Previewing the 2026 Northwestern men’s soccer schedule

Northwestern men's soccer recently released its schedule for the upcoming 2026 fall season. With a top 25 recruiting class garnering excitement for the upcoming season, and opening kickoff just under two weeks away, here are the games that will have the most impact on the success of NU's season.

Early Season Test: @ Notre Dame

Of the Wildcats' five straight games against non-conference teams to start the year (not counting exhibitions), one of them immediately stands out: a late August trip to South Bend to face off against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.