Reviewed by: Michael Seale
Check out these exciting fall sporting events in Huntsville
Reading time: 6 minutes
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to travel to Tuscaloosa, Auburn or Birmingham to catch an exciting sporting event in Alabama.
Huntsville may not be known as a sports town, but there are plenty of entertaining events coming up this fall that will scratch that primitive itch of wanting to watch athletes compete at the highest level.
Check out the full list below👇
Read more below, and make sure to subscribe to our newsletter to get news like this delivered to your inbox.
Check out Huntsville’s fall sporting events
Football
Alabama A&M
Alabama A&M is the only four-year university in Huntsville with a permanent football team — check out their home games👇
- Alabama A&M vs. Miles College
- Sat, September 5 | 6PM
- Alabama A&M vs. Tennessee State
- Sat, September 12 | 6PM
- Alabama A&M vs. Bowie State
- Sat, September 19 | 6PM
- Alabama A&M vs. Bethune-Cookman
- Sat, October 10 | 6PM
- Alabama A&M vs. Grambling State (Homecoming)
- Sat, October 17 | 2PM
- Alabama A&M vs. Texas Southern
- Sat, November 14 | 2PM
All these games will be played in Louis Crews Stadium, and you can purchase tickets here.
University of North Alabama
Okay, technically this campus is in Florence, but we felt it right to showcase the only other four-year university representing North Alabama on the gridiron.
UNA starts their season on August 29 playing Samford at Joe Davis Stadium — you can purchase tickets here!
- North Alabama vs. Samford
- Sat, August 29 in Huntsville | 6PM
- North Alabama vs. Alcorn State
- Sat, September 19 | 6PM
- North Alabama vs. Western Illinois
- Sat, September 26 | 3PM
- North Alabama vs. Abilene Christian
- Sat, October 17 | 6PM
- North Alabama vs. Austin Peay (Homecoming)
- Sat, October 24 | 6PM
- North Alabama vs. West Florida
- Sat., November 7 | 6PM
- North Alabama vs. Tarleton State
- Sat, November 21 | 3PM
All home games will be played in the brand-new Bank Independent stadium, and tickets can be purchased here.
Basketball
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Basketball may be a winter sport, but the season actually kicks off in late fall. Check out the UAH men’s and women’s basketball team fall schedule👇
Men’s basketball:
- UAH vs. Harding
- Mon, November 9 | 6PM
- UAH vs. Nova Southeastern
- Sat, November 14 | 4PM
- UAH vs. Ecclesia
- Fri, November 20 | 5:30PM
- UAH vs. Southern Arkansas
- Sat, November 21 | 4PM
- UAH vs. Point
- Tue, November 24 | 2PM
Women’s basketball:
- UAH vs. LaGrange
- Mon, November 9 | 4PM
- UAH vs. Oglethorpe
- Sat, November 21 | 12PM
- UAH vs. Oakwood
- Mon, November 23 | 6PM
All games will be played in Spragins Hall, and you can purchase tickets here!
Alabama A&M + Oakwood University
Alabama A&M and Oakwood University both have women’s and men’s basketball teams, which will also start their seasons in the late fall.
Unfortunately, official schedules have not been released by any of the programs — however, you can keep an eye on the Alabama A&M and Oakwood websites see their schedule once each university makes it public👇
- Alabama A&M men’s basketball
- Alabama A&M women’s basketball
- Oakwood University men’s basketball
- Oakwood University women’s basketball
Auburn + War Dawgs
Auburn Basketball:
The Auburn University men’s basketball team will be facing off against Middle Tennessee in the Rocket City Classic on December 15. The game will take place at 12PM in the VBC Propst Arena, and tickets can be purchased here.
War Dawgs:
The North Alabama War Dawgs, our local semi-pro basketball team, kick off their 2026-27 season on October 24! Most games are played at the James Clemens High School gymnasium, and you can purchase tickets here or buy them at the door.
Hockey
Huntsville havoc
The fan-favorite Huntsville Havoc play several games at Propst Arena this fall, with their home opener kicking off the 2026-27 season on October 23. Check out their full home schedule for this fall👇
- Huntsville vs. Pensacola
- Fri, October 23 | 7PM
- Huntsville vs. Macon
- Sat, October 31 | 7PM
- Huntsville vs. Macon
- Fri, November 6 | 7PM
- Huntsville vs. Knoxville
- Sat, November 14 | 7PM
- Huntsville vs. Fayetteville
- Fri, November 20 | 7PM
- Huntsville vs. Fayetteville
- Sat, November 21 | 7PM
- Huntsville vs. Athens
- Thu, November 26 | 7PM
- Huntsville vs. Pensacola
- Fri, November 27 | 7PM
Tickets can be purchased here.
Rocket City Iron Cup
You’ve heard of the Iron Bowl, but have you heard of the Iron Cup?
Alabama’s hockey team takes on Auburn at the Huntsville Ice Sports Center on Friday, November 20. This is the 28th all-time matchup between these teams. Puck drop is at 7PM, and you can purchase tickets here!
Miscellaneous
UCI Para-Cycling Road World Championships
The UCI Para-Cycling Road World Championships will be taking place in Huntsville on September 4 through September 7, and this is a sporting event you won’t want to miss.
The competition will showcase Individual Time Trial and Road Race for all Para Cycling divisions and Mixed H1-5 Team Relay, and take place in Research Park.
ACCC Soccer Championships
The Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) will be having its soccer championships on October 24 at the Loretta P. Spencer Sports Complex.
You can visit ACCC’s website for more information regarding this event.
GSC Soccer Championships
The Gulf South Conference will be hosting its soccer championships at the Loretta P. Spencer Sports Complex from November 5 through November 8.
Keep an eye on the Gulf South Conference website to see who will be playing!
AVCA Beach Volleyball Championships
If you love volleyball, this event is for you!
From November 6 to 8, some of the nation’s top talent will be competing in a 64-pair tournament right here in Huntsville. The event will take place at the John Hunt Park Sand Volleyball Complex, and include both men’s and women’s teams.
You can find more information here!
Want more content like this? Follow Hville Blast on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram!
