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Welcome to the Elizabeth City State Vikings football schedule hub on NC Football News. This page serves as a central reference for ECSU football schedules, featuring the most current season’s slate along with past and future schedules as they become available.
Elizabeth City State competes in the NCAA Division II as a member of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA). Below, you’ll find game dates, opponents, locations and available TV/streaming information, with schedules organized by season for easy reference.
Elizabeth City State Football Schedule 2026
Elizabeth City State Football Schedule 2026| Week # | Date | H/A | ECSU Opponent | Time | TV/Stream | Result | Record | *CIAA | Game | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | Aug. 29 | |||||||||
| Week 1 | Sept. 5 | |||||||||
| Week 2 | Sept. 12 | |||||||||
| Week 3 | Sept. 19 | vs | Virginia State* | |||||||
| Week 4 | Sept. 26 | vs | Bowie State* | |||||||
| Week 5 | Oct. 3 | |||||||||
| Week 6 | Oct. 10 | vs | Lincoln* | 1 p.m. | ||||||
| Week 7 | Oct. 17 | |||||||||
| Week 8 | Oct. 24 | |||||||||
| Week 9 | Oct. 31 | |||||||||
| Week 10 | Nov. 7 | |||||||||
| Week 11 | Nov. 14 | CIAA Championship | Durham County Memorial Stadium, Durham, NC |
Elizabeth City State Football Schedule 2025: Scores & Final Record
| Date | @ | Elizabeth City State Opponent | Time | TV/Stream | Result | Total | Conf. | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 30 | at | Chowan | 6 p.m. | L, 14-28 | 0-1 | 0-0 | ||
| Sept. 6 | at | Hampton | 6 p.m. | FloCollege | L, 20-27 | 0-2 | 0-0 | |
| Sept. 13 | vs | Johnson C. Smith | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | L, 17-21 | 0-3 | 0-0 | |
| Sept. 20 | vs | Fayetteville State* (at Rocky Mount) | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | L, 8-51 | 0-4 | 0-1 | |
| Oct. 4 | vs | Livingstone* | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | W, 39-27 | 1-4 | 1-1 | |
| Oct. 11 | vs | Virginia Union* | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | L, 18-37 | 1-5 | 1-2 | |
| Oct. 18 | at | Virginia State* | 2 p.m. | CIAA-SN | L, 20-24 | 1-6 | 1-3 | |
| Oct. 25 | at | Lincoln (Pa.)* | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | W, 62-14 | 2-6 | 2-3 | |
| Nov. 1 | at | Bowie State* | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | W, 28-27 | 3-6 | 3-3 | |
| Nov. 8 | vs | Bluefield State* | 1 p.m. | CIAA-SN | W, 70-30 | 4-6 | 4-3 | |
| * CIAA game |
Elizabeth City State plays a special home game in Rocky Mount each season, the Down East Viking Classic. The Vikings played Fayetteville State in 2025. The 2026 Down East Viking Classic opponent and game date has not yet announced.
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FAQs about Elizabeth City State Football
When is Elizabeth City State’s 2026 homecoming game?
Elizabeth City State will hold 2026 homecoming festivities on Oct. 4-10, concluding with the homecoming football game on Oct. 10 against Lincoln (PA) at Roebuck Stadium.
📣 SAVE. THAT. DATE. 📣
— Elizabeth City State University (@ECSU) January 30, 2026
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What is the name of Elizabeth City State football stadium?
Elizabeth City State football plays its home games at Roebuck Stadium on campus. Roebuck Stadium seats 5,000 spectators and features a natural grass field. The stadium was built in 1983.
