SAN ANTONIO – Season tickets for the 2026 UIW Football season are officially on sale now, as the Cardinals prepare for another exciting year at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium.
UIW Football is calling on Cardinals fans to help PACK THE NEST once again in 2026 and help create one of the premier gameday atmospheres in the FCS.
Season ticket renewals are now live for returning season ticket members, while new season ticket sales starting as low as $65 are also available to the public. Fans are encouraged to renew or purchase early to secure the best seating options for the upcoming season.
The Cardinals enter the 2026 campaign with high expectations under head coach
Clint Killough and are set to host an exciting slate of home games in San Antonio.
2026 HOME SCHEDULE
• Aug. 29 – vs. Oklahoma Panhandle State
• Sept. 19 – vs. Houston Christian University
• Oct. 17 – vs. UTRGV
• Oct. 24 – vs. McNeese State
• Oct. 31 – vs. Northwestern State
• Nov. 21 – vs. Nicholls State
2026 SEASON TICKET PRICING
• General Admission Season Tickets – Starting at $65
• Midfield Reserved Bench Seating – Starting at $125
• Loge Chairback Seating – Starting at $250
Faculty, staff and students with a valid UIW ID continue to receive free admission to all regular season home games.
SEASON TICKET BENEFITS
Season ticket holders will enjoy:
• 20% off single-game ticket pricing
• Season Ticket Member Gift
• Priority access to premium seating opportunities
• Exclusive invitations to select UIW Athletics events
• Access to special season ticket holder experiences and promotions
• Priority consideration for postseason ticket opportunities
Fans can also elevate their gameday experience with tailgating opportunities surrounding Benson Stadium throughout the season. Additional information regarding tailgating policies, locations and passes will be announced later this summer.
CARDINALS CLUB
Supporters looking for the ultimate UIW Football experience are encouraged to join the Cardinals Club. Cardinals Club members receive exclusive hospitality benefits during the football season, including food and beverages, premium gameday access and additional donor experiences.
Donate to the Cardinals Club beginning June 1 to receive Cardinals Club VIP Hospitality during the upcoming football season. For more information regarding Cardinals Club membership and benefits, contact the UIW Development Office at cardinalsclub@uiwtx.edu.
RENEWAL DEADLINE
The deadline for current season ticket holders to renew their seats is Friday, July 17. After the renewal deadline, all unclaimed seats will be released to the public.
HOW TO PURCHASE
Fans can renew or purchase season tickets by visiting the UIW Tickets website (tickets.uiwcardinals.com/events), calling the UIW Ticket Office at 210-805-3000 or emailing
tickets@uiwtx.edu.
More information regarding theme games, group tickets, single-game tickets, tailgating details and special offers will be announced throughout the summer. Season tickets and other gameday items including parking passes will be distributed in early August.
FOLLOW ALONG
For the most up-to-date information on UIW Athletics, visit UIW Athletics on Facebook and follow the team on X/Twitter and Instagram at @UIWFootball.
