BRISTOL, Tenn. – King University men's soccer is set for a dynamic 2026 season, featuring a challenging mix of non-conference battles, a robust Conference Carolinas slate, and key home showdowns at the Student Center Complex. With a schedule designed to test the Tornado's depth and determination, anticipation is high for a campaign filled with opportunity and excitement.
The Tornado kick off their season on August 27 with a road trip to Trevecca Nazarene, setting the stage for the weeks ahead. King then travels to Lee University for a 7:00 PM kickoff on August 29 before another early test at Milligan on September 1. The home debut comes against Converse on September 5 at 3:30 PM.
A home stand continues with Young Harris (September 12) and Belmont Abbey (September 16), giving fans an early glimpse at the 2026 squad's potential. Conference play intensifies as the Tornado visit Lees-McRae on September 22, then return home to host Chowan on September 26.
Late September and October feature a blend of pivotal road and home matchups. King travels to North Greenville on September 30 for a night contest, then faces Shorter at home on October 3. The Tornado hit the road again to take on Converse (October 6) before returning for a trio of key home contests: Southern Wesleyan (October 10), Lees-McRae (October 14), and Ferrum (October 20).
The regular season wraps up with a critical road test at Belmont Abbey on October 17 and a home finale against North Greenville on October 24 at 3:30 PM.
With a lineup packed with conference rivals and non-league challenges, King University men's soccer aims to make their mark in 2026. Fans can follow the journey and all schedule updates at
kingtornado.com.
2026 King University Men's Soccer Schedule
Aug 27 (Thu) – 7:00 PM at Trevecca Nazarene (Away)
Aug 29 (Sat) – 7:00 PM at Lee University (Away)
Sept 1 (Tue) – 3:00 PM at Milligan (Away)
Sept 5 (Sat) – 3:30 PM vs. Converse (Home)
Sept 12 (Sat) – 3:30 PM vs. Young Harris (Home)
Sept 16 (Wed) – 3:30 PM vs. Belmont Abbey (Home)
Sept 22 (Tue) – 7:00 PM at Lees-McRae (Away)
Sept 26 (Sat) – 3:30 PM vs. Chowan (Home)
Sept 30 (Wed) – 7:00 PM at North Greenville (Away)
Oct 3 (Sat) – 3:30 PM vs. Shorter (Home)
Oct 6 (Tue) – 7:00 PM at Converse (Away)
Oct 10 (Sat) – 3:30 PM vs. Southern Wesleyan (Home)
Oct 14 (Wed) – 3:30 PM vs. Lees-McRae (Home)
Oct 17 (Sat) – 7:00 PM at Belmont Abbey (Away)
Oct 20 (Tue) – 7:00 PM vs. Ferrum (Home)
Oct 24 (Sat) – 3:30 PM vs. North Greenville (Home)
