GLASSBORO, NJ - The NJAC Champion Rowan men's soccer team has been selected to host the First and Second Rounds of the 2026 NCAA Men's Soccer Championship. Play at the Rowan Soccer & Lacrosse Complex begins on Saturday, November 14th when the Profs face Marymount (VA) at noon, with Washington & Lee meeting Colorado College at 2:30 p.m. in the second game.

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Saturday's winners will meet on Sunday at 2 p.m. for the chance to advance to the Sectionals on November 21-22 with the site to be determined. 

Rowan (13-1-4), which finished the year with the #10 ranking in the NPI (NCAA Power Index). earned the NJAC's automatic bid after capturing its third consecutive conference title. The Profs went to penalty kicks with Montclair State and prevailed to win the championship.

The Profs are making their third straight appearance in the NCAA Championship and the 33rd all-time. Rowan has earned tournament berths nine times under head coach Scott Baker and reached the Round of 16 last season.

Marymount (13-7-1) captured the Atlantic East Conference title, Colorado College (15-2-2) won the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference championship and Washington & Lee (12-3-3) received an at-large bid.  

Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students, senior citizens and children. Tickets are digital only and can be purchased prior to the event, while no cash will be accepted at the stadium. The first 100 Rowan students with the Student Prof Hall Pass will be admitted for free. The link to purchase will be available on November 10th.