2026 Football Game Themes

Sat. Sept. 12 vs. Navy | 7:30 p.m. | Salute to Service - Presented by Flagler Credit Union

The Owls open the home schedule by hosting Navy on Saturday, Sept. 12 at Flagler Credit Union Stadium for Salute to Service Night. Join us for this special evening as we pay tribute to U.S. military and veterans, celebrate America’s 250th birthday, while also honoring first responders on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.

Sat. Sept. 19 vs. FIU | 6 p.m. | Educators' Appreciation/Shula Bowl

As the Owls battle FIU in the annual Shula Bowl, make plans for our Educators’ Appreciation game. During the game, we’ll pay tribute to local teachers, faculty and staff who inspire our youth and help make this the best hometown in the United States.

Sat. Oct. 3 vs. Texas Southern | 6 p.m. | Owl Family Weekend / Healthcare Appreciation - Presented by Baptist Health

On Owl Family Weekend, fans are encouraged to wear pink to the game versus Texas Southern in honor of October as Breast Cancer Awareness month. In partnership with Baptist Health, we will salute healthcare heroes from across the community.

Sat. Oct. 24 vs. Rice | TBD | Homecoming Weekend / Celebration of Champions / Youth Sports Day - Presented by Ideal Nutrition

It’s a battle of the Owls when Florida Atlantic hosts Rice on Homecoming weekend in a key American Conference game. FAU will host a Varsity Owls tailgate, celebrate champions from across the university and the community, while also welcoming youth sports teams from across the tri-county.

Thu. Nov. 5 vs. UTSA | TBD | Paradise Appreciation & Vice Night

The Owls will have the primetime national TV spotlight when UTSA comes to town for another important conference clash on ESPN2. It’s Vice Night and fans are encouraged to wear their paradise vice colors of black, pink and light blue as we celebrate our Winning In Paradise culture and lean into the tropical theme being just 1.8 miles from the beach.

Sat. Nov. 21 vs. South Florida | TBD | Senior Day / Red Out / Owls Giving Back

Fans are encouraged to wear red as we host in-state rival South Florida to close the home schedule and honor our graduating seniors. With the holiday season approaching, the Owls will be hosting donation drives to show our support for those underserved in our communities, while also honoring those on campus and locally that are giving back.