Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Women's Soccer Reveals 2026 Promotional Schedule
7/28/2026 2:37:00 PM | Women's Soccer
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – MTSU women's soccer will host a full slate of promotional events throughout the 2026 season tailored to elevate the gameday experience at Dean A. Hayes Soccer Stadium through fan engagement and community celebration. 2026 marks a significant year in the program's history as it celebrates 30 years of Blue Raider soccer with gameday themes and promotions centered around the milestone.
The regular-season matchday festivities kick off on Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. vs. Troy as the program celebrates "30 Years of Blue Raider Soccer".
Preseason
Saturday, Aug. 1 vs. Blue & White Match | 3:00 p.m.
- Little Blue Raiders are invited onto the pitch for pre-match ceremonies! Please arrive early and check in at the marketing table to participate.
Thursday, Aug. 6 vs. Southern Miss | 7:00 p.m. - Exhibition
Regular Season
Thursday, Aug. 13 vs. Troy | 7:00 p.m. - Home Opener & Celebrating 30 Years of Blue Raider Soccer
- Giveaway: Official Matchday Poster & 30th Anniversary Soccer Keychain.
Thursday, Aug. 27 vs. Miami (OH) | 7:00 p.m. - Mental Health Awareness Match
- Giveaway: Blue Raider Soccer Stress Ball
Sunday, Aug. 30 vs. Lipscomb | 6:00 p.m. - She Owns the Pitch
- Giveaway: Blue Raider Soccer Scarf.
- Pre-match: popsicles for the first 100 kids (ages 12 and under).
- Halftime: Women in Sports Trivia.
Thursday, Sept. 3 vs. Purdue | 7:00 p.m. - Blue Out
- Giveaway: Blue Raider Soccer T-Shirt.
Thursday, Sept. 10 vs. Evansville | 7:00 p.m. - International Night
- Pre-match: parade of international flags during starting lineups.
- Fan Contest: Wear your favorite international soccer kit to compete in our halftime Best Dressed Fan Contest!
- Special recognition honoring MTSU Soccer's international student-athletes.
Thursday, Oct. 1 vs. Liberty | 7:00 p.m. - CUSA Home Opener & Most Valuable Professor (MVP) Night
- Highlights: Honoring professors who have made a lasting positive impact on our student-athletes, featuring a special halftime MVP ceremony.
- Giveaway: Official Matchday Poster.
Sunday, Oct. 4 vs. Sam Houston | 1:00 p.m. - True Blue Family Day: Summer Camp Reunion & Kids Club Day
- Giveaway: Cheer Sticks.
- Community Drive: Bring a donation for the MTSU Student Food Pantry to be entered to win an exclusive MTSU Soccer Prize Pack!
- Summer campers and Kids Club members are invited onto the pitch for pre-match ceremonies. Arrive early and check in at the marketing table!
- All fans are invited onto the pitch post-match for family photos.
Thursday, Oct. 22 vs. New Mexico State | 7:00 p.m. - Theme: Kicking Cancer
- Giveaway: Pink Soccer Socks.
- Stop by the marketing table to fill out an "I Play For" sign to honor survivors, remember loved ones, and support those impacted by breast cancer. Keep an eye out for player-created signs displayed around the stadium!
Sunday, Nov. 1 vs. WKU | 5:00 p.m. - Senior Night & Alumni Reunion Weekend
- Giveaway: Official Matchday Poster (All Fans) & Soccer Drawstring Bag (Kids 12 & Under).
- Halftime: Special 30th Anniversary Alumni Recognition.
- Post-Match: Senior Day Ceremony honoring our senior student-athletes.
- Stop by the marketing table to leave a note for the senior student-athletes.
* Kickoff for Aug. 6 vs. Southern Miss has been changed from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Season-Long Fan Promotions
Keep the energy going all season long! Fans can participate in these matchday activities at every home game:
Social Media Challenge: Post an Instagram Story during any home match and tag the official marketing and soccer accounts to claim a prize at the marketing table.
Fan-Pick Hype Track: Vote in our pre-match Instagram Story poll to select the team's second-half entrance song! The winning track will pump up the squad when they return to the pitch.
Lucky Number: Check your matchday roster card for a unique number. One lucky winning number will be announced at halftime for a special prize.
First Goal Guess: Head to the marketing table before kickoff to guess which Blue Raider will score first in the first half! One correct prediction will win a prize!
Halftime Fan Mini-Games: On-field interactive contests featuring soccer croquet, the crossbar challenge, dribble races, mini scrimmages, and more
Post-match Autographs: Stick around after the final whistle as the Blue Raider Women's Soccer team will be signing autographs after each home match this season.
Soccer Buddies
Give your young soccer players an unforgettable game-day experience with the Blue Raiders! The Soccer Buddies program invites youth athletes to step onto the pitch and be part of the pre-match and in-game action.
Take home a personalized Soccer Buddies Certificate.
Per NCAA rules, to be eligible for our Soccer Buddies Program, the team cannot consist of any male or female player in the ninth grade or higher.
Link to sign up: https://goblueraiders.com/form/201
Youth Club/Teams
Local youth clubs will be showcased on the field during the season. League members will take the field with the team for the National Anthem, have photo opportunities on the field, and get autographs post-game. For details, email mtmarketing@mtsu.edu.
Get Involved and Stay Connected
The Blue Army is the MTSU Women's Soccer Team's official supporters club, a spirited community of fans, alumni, families, and donors dedicated to fueling the team's success. Together, they create an electric game-day atmosphere, provide financial support to enhance the student-athlete experience, and build lasting connections between the program and its supporters. At the Raider's Row donation level, members receive two Rising Raiders memberships – a special program connecting current Blue Raider Soccer players with the Murfreesboro community. Each participant is paired with a Blue Raider player in a mentorship-style environment and participates in six soccer clinics coached by their mentor throughout the 2026-27 school year. Learn more and sign up here.
All promotional nights/giveaways are subject to change and while supplies last.
Follow the Blue Raiders
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