PEMBROKE – Seven home games against Conference Carolinas foes, as well as non-conference road dates at Coker and Wingate highlight the 16-game UNC Pembroke soccer schedule that was released Wednesday by head coach Lars Andersson. 
 
The Black & Gold will host exhibitions against the NF FC Club Team on August 16 and Catawba on August 22. The Braves will also travel to Carteret Community College for a scrimmage on August 20.
 
UNCP will officially open up its season on August 27 as they travel to Belmont Abbey to start a four-game road trip. The Braves will host its home opener on September 12 as they welcome Shorter to town for Military Appreciation Day.
 
Admission to 2026 home games is free.

The Black & Gold will wrap up its home portion of the regular season schedule on October 14, hosting Mount Olive for Senior Day. The Braves will close out the regular season with trips to Chowan and Barton. The Conference Carolinas Tournament is slated for October 28 & 31 hosted at campus sites of higher seeds, while the semifinals and finals are set for November 5 & 7 at Truist Soccer Complex at Bryan Park in Greensboro.