VERMILLION, S.D. — Two months away from the start of the 2026 South Dakota Coyote football season, the University of South Dakota has announced the six-home game promotional schedule at the DakotaDome.
 
Below is this season's promotional schedule:
 

• August 29 – Central Connecticut State
  • Wear Black
  • Ag Appreciation Day
• September 12 – Eastern Washington
  • Native American Heritage Game
  • Family Weekend
• October 3 – Indiana State
  • Dakota Days
• October 10 – Southern Illinois
  • Hall of Fame Weekend
• October 24 – North Dakota
  • Youth Day
• November 14 – Northern Iowa
  • Senior Day
  • Military & First Responders Appreciation

 
2026 HOME GAME SCHEDULE
(Aug. 29) vs. Central Connecticut State – 1 p.m.
(Sept. 12) vs. Eastern Washington – 1 p.m.
(Oct. 3) vs. Indiana State – 2 p.m.*
(Oct. 10) vs. Southern Illinois – 1 p.m.
(Oct. 24) vs. North Dakota – 1 p.m.
(Nov. 14) vs. Northern Iowa – 1 p.m.
*Dakota Days
 
For questions regarding the promotional schedule or the game day experience, please contact Assistant AD for Marketing and Fan Promotion Kendra Rich (Kendra.Rich@usd.edu).
 
2026 SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets for the 2026 season are available now! Visit GoYotes.com/Tickets to secure your seats in the DakotaDome to support the Yotes!