2021 YALE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
DIGITAL TICKET INFORMATION

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Yale University Bulldogs are set to return to athletic competition in the fall of 2021. Yale Athletics is proud to announce its first schedule for the 2021-22 athletic year with the release of its football slate. The reigning Ivy League Champion Elis kick off their season at the Yale Bowl on Saturday, September 18, at noon against Holy Cross.

"Team No. 148 is excited for the 2021 season. We will continue to focus on ourselves and improve every day individually, and collectively as a team, as we ready for preseason camp," said Tony Reno, Joel E. Smilow '54 Head Coach of Football.
 
Yale's matchup against Holy Cross is one of five home games in 2021 and the first of two at the Yale Bowl to begin the season. The Bulldogs open Ivy League play the following week against Cornell at noon on Saturday, September 25.
 
The Elis then hit the road for a three-game swing which begins on Saturday, October 2 in a nonconference matchup at Lehigh. Yale then heads north for Ivy battle at Dartmouth on Saturday, October 9.
 
The Bulldogs wrap their road trip on Saturday, October 16, when they renew their instate rivalry with UConn. The two teams will meet for the first time 22 years. 


 
Yale completes the second half of its schedule with five-straight Ivy League contests; the first two coming at home. The Elis host Penn on Saturday, October 23, before a pre-Halloween contest against Columbia on Saturday, October 30. Both games are set for noon kickoffs.
 
The Bulldogs start November with their final two road games, the first coming on Saturday the 6^th, at Brown. Yale then travels to Princeton the following week on Saturday, November 13.
 
The Elis wrap the 2021 campaign with the 137^th playing of The Game on Saturday, November 20.
 
2021 Ticket Information
With safety and convenience in mind, Yale has transitioned to digital first ticketing which provides Bulldog fans and visitors with faster ticket delivery, ticket transfer, and venue entry, as well as contactless transactions, significantly reduced paper usage and fewer lost tickets. 
 
To learn more about Yale Athletics Digital Tickets, click here.
 
Season ticket renewal offers open on Wednesday, July 7. Football Season ticket holders from the 2019 season will receive an email with more information on Tuesday, July 6th.
 
Ticket information for football single game tickets as well as all winter ticketed sports will be released later this summer. Men's Lacrosse ticket information will be released at a later date. If you are interested in becoming a new Season Ticket Holder for Football, Men's Hockey, Men's or Women's Basketball, or Men's Lacrosse please contact the ticket office.
 
 
Athletics venue policies and capacity allowances will be in alignment with upcoming Yale campus visitor and gatherings protocols, COVID-related and otherwise. Updated policies will be communicated once released and may change at any time throughout the season. 
 
Security policies such as the Yale Bowl Clear Bag policy and No Re-Entry policy will continue to be in effect. Reminder: Clear bags no larger than 12"x12"x6" are permitted.