North Dakota Hosts Florida Atlantic in Historic First Clash

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – After a bruising swing through California that yielded a draw, a defeat, and plenty of lessons, North Dakota finally comes home. Bronson Field gets the spotlight on Sunday, when the Fighting Hawks host Florida Atlantic in a first‑ever meeting between the two programs.

Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. (Noon) CT on Sept. 13, a true Sunday matinee and North Dakota’s only game of the week. It also carries extra weight: this is the second‑to‑last contest on UND’s 2026 non‑conference schedule, a key tune‑up window before league play tightens the screws.

The matchup brings together two nicknames built for a headline – the Fighting Hawks and the Owls – but no shared history. The all‑time series stands at 0-0-0, with Bronson Field serving as the stage for the opening chapter. One game, one result, and a brand‑new rivalry gets its first line in the record book.

For fans, the return home means options. Every UND home match is streamed on the Summit League Network via Midco Sports Plus, the subscription platform that carries more than 600 live events each year. SLN remains the exclusive digital home for Summit League coverage, including all North Dakota conference fixtures, home and away.

Those who live on their phones won’t miss a beat either. Live updates roll out on X at @UNDsoccer, with the program also active on Facebook and Instagram under the same handle. FightingHawks.com fills in the rest, from stories and statistics to deeper dives as the season unfolds.

A long road trip behind them. A fresh opponent in front of them. A first‑ever meeting on home turf at noon. For North Dakota, Sunday is more than just a matinee – it’s a chance to shape what this season, and this new series, is going to be.