JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Baseball announced its 2026 fall schedule, featuring four games against outside competition and the annual Green vs. Gold Fall World Series.

The Dolphins open the fall with their lone road game, traveling to Florida State on Friday, Oct. 16, for a 5 p.m. matchup. Jacksonville returns to John Sessions Stadium the following afternoon to host Charleston Southern at 2 p.m.

JU continues its home slate on Thursday, Oct. 22, welcoming St. Johns River State College to John Sessions Stadium for a 5 p.m. first pitch.

Jacksonville remains home on Saturday, Oct. 24, to host Mercer for the second consecutive year during Homecoming and Family Weekend. The matchup will serve as one of the signature events of JU's 2026 "Return to the River" celebration, welcoming students, alumni, families and friends back to campus from Oct. 22–25.

A free family tailgate will be held from 3–6 p.m. on the John Sessions Stadium Terrace, featuring food, drinks, pregame activities and access to the Diamond Club. First pitch between the Dolphins and Bears is scheduled for 5 p.m., with games, giveaways and in-game activations planned throughout the evening. Registration is required for the tailgate and game.

Jacksonville concludes the fall with the Green vs. Gold Fall World Series beginning Friday, Nov. 13. The three-game intra-squad set will feature one game per day between members of the Dolphins' roster.

2026 Fall Schedule
Friday, Oct. 16 – at Florida State | 5 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17 – vs. Charleston Southern | 2 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 22 – vs. St. Johns River State College | 5 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 24 – vs. Mercer | 5 p.m. | Homecoming and Family Weekend
Friday, Nov. 13 – Green vs. Gold Fall World Series begins | TBD

All home games will be played at John Sessions Stadium. Dates and times are subject to change.

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