Bethel Football Season Tickets on Sale Today
MCKENZIE – The countdown to Bethel University football is on.
With the 2026 season less than a month away, Wildcat fans can now purchase individual and season tickets for another exciting fall at Walter Butler Stadium.
Bethel opens the 2026 campaign on Saturday, Aug. 29, welcoming West Tennessee neighbor Lane College to McKenzie for the first football meeting between the two programs. Kickoff is 6 p.m. as the Wildcats open the season in front of what is expected to be a tremendous home crowd.
The Wildcats' five-game home schedule features one of the most attractive slates in recent years, highlighted by matchups against perennial national contender Keiser University, longtime rival Faulkner University, University of the Cumberlands (Ky.), and Campbellsville University.
Season ticket options offer fans the best value while guaranteeing admission to all five regular-season home contests.
Link to purchase:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/tn/mckenzie/organization/6212/bethel-university/tickets
2026 Football (Season Ticket) Options are $40 (adults) for the five-game home stand. That's a $10 savings over the regular price.
These prices do not include service charges.
Single-game tickets are available on game day for $10 for adults and $5 for non-Bethel students (6-17) at the gate.
Homecoming festivities are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, when Bethel hosts the University of the Cumberlands, while Senior Day will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 31, against Campbellsville University.
"We're excited about the 2026 season and the opportunities this schedule brings," said Bethel head coach Chris Springer. "We have an outstanding home schedule with some very talented teams coming to McKenzie, and we need Wildcat Nation to be there to support us. Our focus is on getting better every day, both on and off the field. If we stay consistent in our preparation and development, we'll put ourselves in a great position this fall."
2026 Bethel Football Schedule
All Times Central
Aug. 29 – Lane College – Walter Butler Stadium – 6:00 p.m.
Sept. 5 – Bye
Sept. 12 – Keiser University – Walter Butler Stadium – 3:00 p.m.
Sept. 19 – Webber International University – Babson Park, Fla. – 12:30 p.m.
Sept. 26 – University of Pikeville – Pikeville, Ky. – 2:00 p.m.
Oct. 3 – Bye
Oct. 10 – Faulkner University – Walter Butler Stadium – 1:30 p.m.
Oct. 17 – University of the Cumberlands – Walter Butler Stadium – 1:30 p.m. (Homecoming)
Oct. 24 – Georgetown College – Georgetown, Ky. – 12:30 p.m.
Oct. 31 – Campbellsville University – Walter Butler Stadium – 1:30 p.m. (Senior Day)
Nov. 7 – Lindsey Wilson University – Columbia, Ky. – 1:30 p.m.
Nov. 14 – Cumberland University – Lebanon, Tenn. – 1:30 p.m.
Purchase your 2026 Bethel Football season tickets today and be part of the excitement as the Wildcats begin another championship pursuit.
For ticket information and the latest news on Bethel Athletics, visit www.bethelathletics.com.
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