DAVIS, Calif. – For the first time in program history UC Davis football is set to host the national stage at UC Davis Health Stadium during the regular season when ESPN2 comes to town to broadcast the Aggie homecoming showdown on Oct. 3 against Eastern Washington set to kickoff at 7:30 p.m.
 
It's the third-straight season the Aggies will be featured on a linear ESPN network during the regular season and it's the first time in program history the Aggies are hosting a non-postseason linear ESPN network game. For the Big Sky, the Aggies are one of five games the ESPN will feature on their networks this season, marking a conference-high and for UC Davis it will be the fourth time they have played on an ESPN network as part of the conference's national partnership with ESPN.
 
"We have one of the best universities in the country and it brings me a lot of joy every time we get to show the country that on the national stage," said head coach Tim Plough. "We're proud that we have built a football program that has earned the chance to perform for a national audience. It's a great opportunity for the UC Davis students, alumni, and community to fill Shredville to the max. Let's continue to create a great environment to showcase this wonderful university and we're thankful to have another chance to do that in 2026"
 
UC Davis took down then-ranked No. 7 Montana in Missoula, Mont., on ESPN2 back in 2024 and they were part of the Big Sky's 2025 package of ESPN games during a visit to Bozeman, Mont., where the Aggie faced the eventual national champions on ESPN2. At home, the Aggies hosted their first ever linear ESPN game during the second round of the 2025 NCAA Division I Football Championships, where the Aggies knocked off Rhode Island for a second-straight season of second round playoff victory in Davis.
 
The primetime homecoming showcase will be the third nationally broadcasted game of the season, with the Aggies being featured on the ACCNX when they visit SMU on Sept. 12 and on Scripps Sports when Montana comes to Davis on Sept. 26.
 
BUY 2026 SEASON TICKETS: Season tickets start as low as $100 for new alumni (2017-26 UC Davis graduates) and $140 for the general public. And fans can expect a large collection of perks that include priority access to postseason tickets, select away games and parking. All season ticket holders get a dedicated Aggie Ticket Representative that oversees their account, flexible payment plan options and access to exclusive season ticket holder events. Get your season tickets today by heading here, emailing the Aggie Ticket Office at aggietickets@ucdavis.edu or by calling the ticket office at (530) 752-2471.

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Football group ticket discounts start at just 10 tickets, and provide a great opportunity for company outings, family gatherings, and parties to enjoy Aggie football together. Create the birthday experience of a lifetime with a player high-five tunnel or enjoy a personal tailgate space prior to the game with your colleagues that's already set up and ready for you! Give the Aggie Ticket Office a call at 530-752-2471 and we can customize an unforgettable experience for your group! Fans can head to THIS LINK to purchase their group ticket packages.
 
BUY 2026 TAILGATE/PARKING SPOTS
Fans can head to THIS LINK or reach out to Jordan Kurtz at 530-304-1433 or at jkurtz@ucdavis.edu for more information to purchase their tailgating or parking spots for the upcoming season.
 
ABOUT UC DAVIS ATHLETICS: UC Davis, the No. 2 ranked public university by the Wall Street Journal, is home to 40,000 undergraduate students and 12,000 employees. Ranked No. 1 in Agriculture and Forestry as well as No. 1 in Veterinary Medicine, UC Davis is located in a true California college town nestled between world-class destinations such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Napa Valley and Lake Tahoe. Over 650 Aggie student-athletes compete in 25 Division I varsity sports, with 16 sports transitioning to the Mountain West Conference beginning in 2026–27.