Montclair, NJ - The Montclair State University Field Hockey team revealed its 18-game 2026 slate on Thursday morning.

The Red Hawks open with eight of their first ten games at home, beginning with a tilt against Cortland on September 1 at Sprague Field. Following a road trip to Wilkes on September 5, Montclair will open its longest homestand of the year, featuring contests against Vassar (September 9), Franklin & Marshall (September 12), DeSales (September 16), Muhlenberg (September 19), and first-time opponent Saint Francis (September 23).

Montclair will then travel to Widener on September 26 before returning home for a clash against Arcadia on September 30. New Jersey Athletic Conference play opens on October 3, as the Red Hawks will host Stockton on Homecoming before traveling to face William Paterson on October 7. The Red Hawks will begin a three-game home stretch after, as they will host Kean (October 10), Connecticut College (October 14), and Rowan (October 17). 

The longest road swing of the season will take Montclair to Messiah (October 21), The College of New Jersey (October 24), and Ramapo (October 28). Montclair will close the regular season on October 31, as they take on NJAC newcomer New Paltz at Sprague Field. 

Postseason play will begin on Monday, November 2, with an expanded NJAC Tournament format with a Quarterfinal Round. The Semifinal Round will be held on Wednesday, November 4, with the Championship Game taking place on Saturday, November 7.

Montclair took down a ranked opponent for the fourth time in three seasons during the 2025 campaign, posting three on the All-NJAC squads and a NFHCA All-Region selection.