Every Theme Night for Montana Grizzlies Football in 2026

We're under 37 days until kickoff of the 2026 Montana Grizzlies season. There's a lot of optimism heading into this year with the core of Keali'i Ah Yat, Eli Gillman, Peyton Wing, and other returners.

Plus, there's a lot of intrigue around how first-year head coach Bobby Kennedy will fare. This will be the first time Bobby Hauck will not be on the sideline since 2017, when Bob Stitt patrolled the sidelines.

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It's bound to be a fun season, especially with 7 home games on the docket. The Grizzly Marketing team does a great job providing on- and off-the-field entertainment.

On cue, here is the 2026 Montana Grizzlies Football Promotional Schedule.

Montana Grizzlies Football Promotional Schedule

Credit: University of Montana Athletics

White Out/ The Family You Choose Game

Saturday, August 29 at 7 pm vs. Southern Utah

Credit: University of Montana Athletics

Stripe The Stadium / Educators Game

Saturday, September 5 at 1 pm vs. Drake

Credit: University of Montana Athletics

Hall of Fame Game / Military Appreciation Game

Saturday, September 12 at 1 pm vs. Utah Tech (Inductees: Will Cherry, Loni Perkins-Judisch and Kris Nord)

Credit: Jackson Wagner

Homecoming

Saturday, October 3 at 2 pm vs. Northern Colorado

Credit: University of Montana Athletics

Family Weekend / Happy Birthday Wa-Griz

Saturday, October 17 at 1 pm vs. Idaho

Credit: University of Montana Athletics

Native American Heritage Game

Saturday, November 7 at 1 pm vs. Portland State

Credit: University of Montana Athletics

Senior Day

Saturday, November 14 at 8:30 pm vs. Idaho State