Flashes Announce 2026 Football Promotional Schedule
7/30/2026 9:28:00 AM | Football
KENT, Ohio – Kent State announced its game themes and promotions for the 2026 football season.
The schedule features five opportunities to see your Golden Flashes at Dix Stadium in 2026, with the home opener scheduled at noon on Saturday, September 12, vs. Wofford.
Game Themes and Promotions Schedule
September 12 vs. Wofford | Home Opener
- Giveaway: The first 2,500 fans in attendance will receive a FREE Josh Cribbs Replica Jersey
- Flashes 101 Tailgate: Students enrolled in Flashes 101 are welcome to join the complimentary tailgate located inside Dix Stadium in the southeast party tent while socializing with their fellow Flashes
- Group Themes: Flashes 101, First Responders Appreciation Day
- 3rd Annual Corgi race at halftime.
September 26 vs. Ball State | Parents & Family Weekend
- Giveaway: The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a FREE jersey cooler
- HS Band Day: Marching bands from the local area team up with the Marching Golden Flashes and perform throughout the game and during halftime.
- Spirit Clinic: Our future Flashes will participate in the annual Spirit Clinic, featuring a special on-field performance.
- Group Themes: Health Care Appreciation
October 3 vs. Ohio | Homecoming
- Giveaway: The first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive a FREE 16 oz. cooler jug
- Homecoming: Don't miss out on a second of the festivities during the annual Homecoming game as we welcome students, alumni, and friends back to campus. Rally towels will be on hand to help showcase your school spirit. For complete information on 2026 Homecoming at Kent State, click here.
- Group Themes: Education Appreciation Day, 330 Day
October 24 vs. Akron | Powder Blue Out / Military Appreciation Day
- Giveaway: The first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive a FREE powder blue soccer jersey
- Group Themes: Military Personnel, Youth Sports
- Letter Jacket Ceremony: Kent State student-athletes will receive their KSU letter jackets during a special on-field ceremony.
November 17 vs. Miami (OH) | Senior Night
• Giveaway: The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a FREE gold jacket koozie
- 3.0 Ceremony: Student Athletes who had a 3.0 or higher during the Spring 2026 semester will be recognized during an on-field ceremony.
- Most Valuable Professors: Our hard-working faculty is recognized by our Kent State football student-athletes during the game.
- Freeze Out: Join Kent State for the annual Freeze-Out game. The first 750 Students will take home a FREE Kent State Plaid Beanie and enjoy complimentary refreshments and a chance to win great prizes during the game.
- Mid-Week MACtion: Mid-Week MACtion continues at Dix Stadium for the home finale!
- Group Bounce Back Day: All groups who attended a game during the 2026 season are invited back to close out the home slate strong.
The Golden Flashes open the 2026 season on the road at South Carolina, on September 5, at 12:45 p.m. Eastern. Season tickets for the 2026 season are available now at KSUtix.com.
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