NIU Football’s 2026 Mountain West Opponents Revealed
The Mountain West Conference has announced Northern Illinois University (NIU) football’s opponents for the 2026 season. This marks NIU’s inaugural participation in the Mountain West.
2026 Mountain West Opponents for NIU Football
NIU is set to welcome four teams to Huskie Stadium: Hawai’i, Nevada, UTEP, and Wyoming. This will be a historic year as it will be the first time Hawai’i competes against NIU. The Huskies have faced Nevada and Wyoming twice in past seasons and previously played UTEP once.
The Huskies will also travel for games against Air Force, New Mexico, San José State, and UNLV. Notably, the NIU football team has the most experience with UNLV, having played the Rebels five times. Their matchups with San José State occurred once, while the games against Air Force and New Mexico will be first-time encounters for NIU.
Additional Information for Fans
In preparation for this transition, season ticket renewals and special giving opportunities are now available for fans. These initiatives include options to receive unique Mountain West memorabilia commemorating the inaugural season.
- $260 Giving Level: Includes an Inaugural Commemorative Ticket, limited to 100 supporters.
- $2,600 Giving Level: Features an Inaugural Framed NIU Mountain West Jersey (#26), limited to only 10 supporters.
Proceeds from these initiatives will directly benefit NIU Football and enhance the student-athlete experience. Fans interested in participating are encouraged to get involved, especially as the 2026 Mountain West season approaches.
Details about the complete NIU Football schedule, including specific game dates, will be released at a later time. For Husky fans seeking to join the official travel group for away games, they can contact the Huskie Athletic Fund at 815-753-1923.
