LAKE WALES, Fla. – The wait is over as Warner University Football has officially announced its 2026 schedule, featuring a challenging 11-game slate that includes five home contests and a competitive SUN Conference schedule. The Royals enter the 2026 campaign looking to build momentum and take another step forward under the direction of Dialleo Burks, who enters his fifth season leading the program.

Warner will open the season with back-to-back road tests beginning on September 3rd against Valdosta State University before traveling to face University of the Cumberlands (KY) on September 12th. The Royals will then return home for their 2026 home opener on September 19th against Georgetown College at Lakeland Christian School.

Warner will close out non-conference action with a road matchup against Clark Atlanta University on September 26th before opening SUN Conference play at home against rival Webber International University on October 3rd. Conference road action will see road trips to St. Thomas University, Ave Maria University, and Keiser University, while the Royals will host Florida Memorial University, Southeastern University, and Thomas University during the final stretch of the season. Warner's 2026 campaign concludes on November 14th with a road matchup against Keiser.

All Warner University home football games during the 2026 season will be played at Lakeland Christian School. Ticket information and promotional dates will be announced at a later date.

2026 Warner Football Schedule

Sept. 3 — at Valdosta State University 
Sept. 12 — at University of the Cumberlands (KY)
Sept. 19 — vs Georgetown College (KY) (Home Opener)
Sept. 26 — at Clark Atlanta University
Oct. 3 — vs Webber International Univeristy (SUN Conference Opener)
Oct. 10 — at St. Thomas University (FL)
Oct. 17 — vs Florida Memorial University
Oct. 24 — at Ave Maria University
Oct. 31 — vs Southeastern University
Nov. 7 — vs Thomas University (GA)
Nov. 14 — at Keiser University
 

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