This week in Troy University athletics: Oct. 5-11

October 5 – October 11, 2026

Monday, October 5

All day – Away men's golf at West Bay Collegiate (Estero, FL)

Tuesday, October 6

All day – Away men's golf at West Bay Collegiate (Estero, FL)

Gameday timeline

3 p.m. – Kids Zone opens in the outfield of Riddle-Pace Field

• Free for all children to enjoy.

4–6 p.m. – Pregame concert by The Park Band on Tailgate Terrace

• Open to all fans to enjoy.
• Food trucks available along University Avenue as well as a beer garden open on Tailgate Terrace.

4:45 p.m. – Trojan Walk on Tailgate Terrace

5 p.m. – Stadium Club / suites open

5:30 p.m. – Gates open

• 2026 College World Series Troy baseball team will sign autographs for fans on the concourse inside of the Vet at this time.
• Fans will also be able to receive a commemorative College World Series poster upon entry as part of the pregame autographs.

7 p.m. – Football vs. Southern Miss at the Vet

• TV: ESPN2
• Radio: Troy Sports Media Network
• Promotions:
  • Game sponsored by Troy Bank & Trust
  • Ticket specials
    • Take a Kid to the Game FREE Night where all youth 12 & under receive a free ticket with purchase of an adult ticket. General admission tickets are on sale for $5, and reserved tickets are also available for $10 at TroyTrojans.com/FBTickets.
  • Halftime fireworks
    • You won't want to miss out on halftime fireworks and "Glow Up the Vet" thanks to the Vance Law Firm!
  • Concessions specials
    • $3 Busch Lights and $3 hot dogs will be on sale (while supplies last).
  • Dan Smith – Troy Parks and Rec Appreciation Night
    • Longtime Troy Parks and Recreation Director Dan Smith will be honored as an honorary captain for the Trojans.
    • All members of the Troy Parks and Recreation Department are invited to join Mr. Dan for a special on-field presentation during the game as part of Dan Smith Appreciation Night.
  • Student guest tickets
    • $1 each for Troy University students. Please visit TroyTrojans.com/StudentTickets to purchase yours today to qualify for prizes such as a flat-screen TV, AirPods and Bluetooth speakers.
  • Glow Up the Student Section
    • First 2,500 Troy students will receive thundersticks, rally towels and light-up batons.
  • Students Be the DJ
    • DM your song requests to TroyAthletics on IG or email athleticsmarketing@troy.edu.
  • Additional student giveaways
    • Students will be on full display on ESPN2 and will receive multiple food and energy drink giveaways throughout the night!

Wednesday, October 7

7 p.m. – Softball vs. Northwest Florida at the Troy Softball Complex

• Preseason exhibition – free admission

Thursday, October 8

All day – Away women's tennis at LSU (ITA Southern Regional)

5 p.m. – Soccer vs. Louisiana Tech at the Troy Soccer Complex

• Following the momentum of the Saturday win vs. Coastal Carolina, Coach Wyman and the Troy soccer club continue their home stand here at Troy.
• TV: ESPN+
• Breast Cancer Awareness Night
• Free admission

Friday, October 9

All day – Away women's tennis at LSU (ITA Southern Regional)

All day – Away men's tennis at Auburn (ITA Regionals)

7:40 a.m. – Away men's cross country | 8:20 a.m. – Away women's cross country at Florida State (FSU XC Invite)

6 p.m. – Volleyball vs. ULM at Trojan Arena

• Coach Lauer and the Trojans return to Troy after sweeping two wins on the road at Southern Miss.
• TV: ESPN+
• Tickets on sale at TroyTrojans.com/VBTickets

Saturday, October 10

All day – Away women's tennis at LSU (ITA Southern Regional)

All day – Away men's tennis at Auburn (ITA Regionals)

1 p.m. – Away softball at Florida State (Tallahassee, FL)

• Preseason exhibition – free admission

2 p.m. – Volleyball vs. ULM at Trojan Arena

• TV: ESPN+
• Breast Cancer Awareness Match
• Tickets on sale at TroyTrojans.com/VBTickets

Sunday, October 11

All day – Away women's tennis at LSU (ITA Southern Regional)

All day – Away men's tennis at Auburn (ITA Regionals)

1 p.m. – Away soccer at Southern Miss (Hattiesburg, MS)

• TV: ESPN+