University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Season ticket renewals open for UNI football’s 2026 season
5/4/2026 11:12:00 AM | Football
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — UNI Athletics and Panther football opened season ticket renewals for the 2026 football season on Monday. The 2026 season features five home contests inside the UNI-Dome, beginning on September 12 against Drake. The renewal period runs through June 30.
UNI will play an in-state matchup vs. Drake in Cedar Falls on September 12 before taking on four MVFC opponents at home. The Valley slate opens inside the UNI-Dome on September 26 for Family Weekend against Illinois State, followed by a Homecoming matchup with North Dakota on October 10. After a pair of contests on the road, the Cats go back-to-back in the Dome, as they take on Indiana State on October 31 and South Dakota State on November 7 to round out the home schedule.
Tickets can be renewed online HERE, or by calling the UNI Ticket office at 319-273-4849. Those who purchase new season tickets or want to change seat locations will be part of the normal seating process after the renewal period closes on June 30th. Tickets must be renewed before the June 30th deadline in order to secure the same seats. After the June 30th deadline, seats not renewed will be released to the general public.
New season ticket holders may now place a $50 deposit to see the Panther football program in action inside the UNI-Dome. Placing a deposit indicates that you intend to purchase for the 2026 season and your deposit will contribute towards your final balance.
Seat selections will take place in the order in which deposits are placed and will occur after the renewal period. All season ticket deposits are non-refundable. 2025 season ticket holders should NOT place a deposit as deposits are only meant for new season ticket holders. For parties interested in deposits, click HERE.
To learn more about the Ever Loyal Club or to make a donation, visit supportthepanthers.com or contact the Ever Loyal Club office by phone at (319) 273-2471 or by email at everloyal@uni.edu.
UNI FOOTBALL 2026 HOME SCHEDULE
- Sept. 12 vs. Drake
- Sept. 26 vs. Illinois State
- Oct. 10 vs. North Dakota
- Oct. 31 vs. Indiana State
- Nov. 7 vs. South Dakota State
UNI football action can be followed all season long on social media on Facebook (UNI Football), X (@UNIFootball) and on Instagram (@unipantherfootball). The full 2026 schedule and roster, along with the latest Panther news and information can be found online at UNIpanthers.com.
