Pensacola, Fla. - October 15, 2026 - The University of West Florida will move forward with its scheduled home football and volleyball contests this weekend with adjustments to game times and event operations as hurricane recovery efforts continue across campus.
UWF football will host West Alabama on Saturday, Oct. 17, with kickoff moved to 1 p.m. Volleyball will host Bellarmine on Friday, Oct. 16, at 6 p.m. and Lipscomb on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 1 p.m.
The decision to proceed with the athletic events followed careful consideration and inspections of facilities following Hurricane Isaias. Storm recovery and debris removal continue across campus. Parking and pedestrian access may be affected by ongoing recovery operations, so visitors should plan accordingly and remain alert to posted signage and safety instructions. All individuals traveling to campus must use the main entrance off University Parkway — the East entrance is closed until further notice.
Football
UWF football will host West Alabama on Saturday, Oct. 17, with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. Gates will open at noon for fans who have purchased tickets online and season ticket holders. Walk-up ticket sales will not be available, and there will be no tailgating or other pregame activities. There will be designated parking areas for spectators on gameday. The game can be streamed on ESPN+ and broadcast on SportsRadio Pensacola (99.1 FM/1330 AM).
UWF and West Alabama developed a competitive rivalry while competing at the NCAA Division II level, with each program winning five matchups over the past 10 years.
Volleyball
UWF volleyball will host Bellarmine on Friday, Oct. 16, at 6 p.m. and Lipscomb on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 1 p.m. Doors will open one hour before each match. Designated spectator parking will be available in
Lot B, directly across from the PenAir Field House. Both matches will be streamed on ESPN+.
For more information about UWF Athletics, visit
goargos.com. For more information on UWF's recovery following Hurricane Isaias, visit
news.uwf.edu.
