Salisbury, N.C. —- Catawba College Vice President for Athletics Michelle Caddigan and Head Football Coach Tyler Haines jointly announced on Friday the 2026 Catawba College football schedule.
 
The 11-game slate features six home games at Shuford Stadium.
 
Catawba Football kicks off its season on the road at Ferrum on August 29, followed by the home opener on Saturday, Sept. 5 versus 2025 NCAA Play-off participant North Greenville. Five of Catawba's six home games are set for a 6 p.m. kickoff, while the team's Homecoming game against Carson-Newman on Oct. 31 will kick at 1 p.m.
 
Each of Catawba's five home South Atlantic Conference games feature an opponent that finished above .500 in league play in 2025.
 
All 10 South Atlantic Conference teams will be off from action on Saturday, Oct. 24.
 
Complete Schedule
Sat., Aug. 29: at Ferrum, 6 p.m.
Sat., Sept. 5: vs North Greenville, 6 p.m. - Home Opener / Salisbury Day
Sat., Sept. 12: at Mars Hill*, 1:30 p.m..
Sat., Sept. 19: vs Emory & Henry*, 6 p.m. - Family Weekend
Sat., Sept. 26: at Tusculum*, 6 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 3: vs Wingate*, 6 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 10: vs Newberry*, 6 p.m. - Salute to Service Game
Sat., Oct. 17: at Anderson*, TBA
Sat., Oct. 24: Off
Sat., Oct. 31: vs Carson-Newman*, 1 p.m. - Homecoming
Sat., Nov. 7: at UVA Wise*, 2 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 14: vs Lenoir-Rhyne*, 6 p.m. - Hall of Fame Game / Senior Day
 
* - South Atlantic Conference Game