The 2026 Windsor Lancers football schedule has been announced by Ontario University Athletics.
 
The road to the 118th Yates Cup kicks off in late August as the 11 OUA teams begin their season on Saturday, August 29th.
 
The Lancers kick off their season on the road against the McMaster Marauders on Saturday, August 29th at 7 p.m. The blue and gold open their home schedule with a matchup against the Laurier Golden Hawks on September 6 at 6 p.m.
 
Alumni Stadium will also see the Western Mustangs (Sept. 12), Toronto Varsity Blues (Sept. 26), and York Lions (Oct. 3).
 
In addition to McMaster, Windsor will travel to Waterloo (Sept. 19), Queen's (Oct. 10), and Guelph (Oct. 24).
 
The Yates Cup playoffs begin on October 31 and the championship is set for November 14.
 
Stay tuned to www.goLancers.ca for more information on the 2026 OUA Lancer football schedule and season ticket availability.
 
2025 LANCER FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
 
Week 1
Saturday, Aug. 29 @ 7 p.m.
Windsor at McMaster
 
Week 2
Saturday, Sept. 6 @ 6 p.m.
Laurier at Windsor
 
Week 3  
Saturday, Sept. 12 @ 1 p.m.
Western at Windsor
 
Week 4
Saturday, Sept. 19 @ 1 p.m.
Windsor at Waterloo
 
Week 5
Saturday, Sept. 26 @ 7 p.m.
Toronto at Windsor
 
Week 6
Saturday, Oct. 3 @ 7 p.m.
York @ Windsor
 
Week 7
Saturday, October 10 @ 3 p.m.
Windsor at Queen's
 
Week 8
BYE WEEK
 
Week 9
Saturday, October 24 @ 1 p.m.
Guelph at Windsor
 
OUA Quarter-Finals
Saturday, Oct. 31
7th place @ 2nd place
6th place @ 3rd place
5th place @ 4th place
Bye - 1st place
 
OUA Semi-Finals
Saturday, Nov. 7
Lowest Remaining Seed @ 1st place
Second-Lowest Remaining Seed @ Second-Highest Remaining Seed
 
118th Yates Cup
Saturday, Nov. 14
Lowest Remaining Seed @ Highest Remaining Seed