TIFFIN, Ohio – The Tiffin University women's soccer program has announced its 2026 schedule, featuring an exciting mix of conference rivals, challenging non-conference opponents, and key home matches that promise to test and showcase the Dragons talent throughout the season.
 
Coming off a year of growth and development, the team enters the 2026 campaign focused on competing at a high level and building momentum from the opening match. The schedule presents numerous opportunities for the squad to measure itself against strong competition while continuing to develop its identity on the field.
 
The Dragons will open the season at the friendly confines of Paradiso Athletic Complex when they host the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown on Thursday, August 27 followed by another non-conference home game against Davis & Elkins College on Aug. 29. Tiffin will then head to Western New York where they will take on Roberts Wesleyan University on Friday, September 4 followed by Daemen University (Sept. 6) two days later.
 
Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) will commence with two-straight home games against Ashland University (Sept. 10) and Malone University (Sept. 12). TU will then hit the road to square off against Ursuline College (Sept. 17) and Walsh University (Sept. 19) before hosting crosstown rivals the University of Findlay on Thursday, September 24.
 
Tiffin will then host Alumni Day on September 26 when they welcome Northwood University and will take on the Timberwolves again when they travel to Midland, Michigan on October 1. The Dragons will then square off against Lake Erie College (Oct. 3) at 12 p.m. and will hit the road for two-straight G-MAC contests at Kentucky Wesleyan College (Oct. 8) and Cedarville University (Oct. 10).
 
The Dragons will look to close the season strong hosting Senior Day against Thomas More University on October 17 and will look to defend its home pitch one last time during the regular season against Ursuline College on October 22. The regular season concludes with an away trip to the University of Findlay on Oct. 24 followed by a matchup under the lights at Ohio Dominican University on October 27.
 
Fans can look forward to several marquee home contests as well as important road tests that will prepare the team for postseason play. With a combination of experienced leadership and emerging young talent, the players are eager to represent their school and community with pride, determination, and sportsmanship.
 
The G-MAC Championship Tournament is set to begin on October 31, with the conference's top six teams earning a spot in postseason play. On the sidelines, the Dragons will welcome back a familiar face as Rudy Brownell returns to lead the women's soccer program for the first time since the 2009 season, bringing veteran experience and leadership back to the helm.