Ivy League play opens this weekend with eight teams in action

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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Ivy League play opens this weekend with eight teams in action
Summary

All eight Ivy League teams begin their 2026 seasons on Saturday, September 23, with Dartmouth facing Lehigh, Columbia hosting Lafayette, Brown competing against New Haven, Harvard playing at New Hampshire, Princeton visiting Bryant, and Cornell taking on Colgate. Each matchup presents unique challenges as teams aim to establish momentum early in the season. Dartmouth, with a solid history in the conference, will look to overcome a strong Lehigh team. Columbia seeks to improve after a tough previous season. These contests are critical for setting the tone for the rest of the Ivy League campaign.

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  • Dartmouth plays Lehigh at 12:00 PM (ET) on Saturday.
  • Columbia hosts Lafayette also at 12:00 PM (ET).
  • Brown faces New Haven at 12:00 PM (ET) as well.
  • Harvard takes on New Hampshire at 1:00 PM (ET).
  • Princeton travels to Bryant at 1:00 PM (ET).
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All eight Ivy League teams kick off their seasons on Saturday.

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