NEW HAVEN, Conn. (July 14, 2026) – The 2026 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Men’s and Women’s Soccer Championship finals will be hosted by Wilmington University on Saturday, November 7 at the WilmU Athletics Complex in Newark, Del.

For the third consecutive year, only the CACC championship finals will be held at the host site. The quarterfinals and semifinals of each eight-team, single-elimination tournament will take place at the campus sites of the higher seeds, culminating with the pair of title games at Wilmington. The Wildcats most recently hosted the CACC Soccer Championship finals in 2024.

The men’s tournament starts with the quarterfinals on Oct. 31, while the semifinals are set for Nov. 3. The women’s quarterfinals are slated for Nov. 1 with the four winners advancing to the semis on Nov. 4. In 2025, the University of Bridgeport captured the men’s championship while Wilmington won the women’s crown. This year’s champion in each gender will automatically qualify for its respective 2026 NCAA Division II Championship tournament.

Admission for all rounds of the championships is $10 for adults and $5 for children, students, and senior citizens. The CACC Network will also provide live coverage of all games.

2026 CACC MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP FAST FACTS
Men’s Dates: Oct. 31, Nov. 3 & 7
Women’s Dates: Nov. 1, 4, & 7
Finals Host: Wilmington University
Finals Site: Wilmington University Athletics Complex, Newark, Del.
Format: Eight-team, single-elimination tournament. Top eight teams in the regular-season standings qualify.
Quarterfinals: No. 8 seed at No. 1 seed; No. 7 at No. 2; No. 6 at No. 3; No. 5 at No. 4.
Semifinals (at sites of higher seeds): 1/8 winner vs. 4/5 winner; 2/7 winner vs. No. 3/6 winner
Final: Semifinal winners at Wilmington on Nov. 7

Admission: For each round - $10 for adults | $5 for children/students/senior citizens
Defending Men’s Champion: University of Bridgeport
Defending Women’s Champion: Wilmington University
Live Coverage: caccnetwork.com

Founded in 1961, the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference has been affiliated with NCAA Division II for 21 years. Conference institutions compete for championships in 18 sports – seven for men, 10 for women, and one co-ed. The CACC contains 11 full members in Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Membership includes the University of Bridgeport, Caldwell University, Chestnut Hill College, Dominican University New York, Felician University, Georgian Court University, Goldey-Beacom College, Holy Family University, Post University, Thomas Jefferson University, and Wilmington University.