HAYS, Kan. - Meet the 2026 Fort Hays State Football team on Friday, August 21 at Big Creek Crossing in Hays. Coaches and players will be signing autographs and giving out 2026 schedule posters from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Posters and sharpies for autographs will be provided. Members of the FHSU Cheer Squad and Victor E. Tiger will also be at the event. Fans can also bring their own Tiger gear to be signed.

The Tigers open the season on Thursday, August 27 on the road at Angelo State in non-conference action. The first home game will be the following week on Thursday, September 3 against nationally ranked CSU Pueblo. Overall, Fort Hays State will be at home six times during its 11-game regular season schedule.

2026 Football Schedule

2026 Home Games
September 3 – CSU Pueblo, 7 p.m.
September 19 – Pittsburg State, 7 p.m.
October 3 – Missouri Southern, 7 p.m. (Homecoming)
October 17 – Northwest Missouri State, 7 p.m.
October 24 – Washburn, 1 p.m.
November 14 – Emporia State, 1 p.m.

Season Tickets
Get your Tiger Football reserved season tickets by purchasing online at fhsuathletics.com/tickets, or by calling 785-628-4050 or stopping by the FHSU Athletic Department (Cunningham Hall Rm 138) on the campus of Fort Hays State University.