The Pacific men's soccer program has released its 2026 schedule under new head coach Andres Ochoa, highlighting an exciting campaign with eight home matches at Knoles Field and the inaugural West Coast Conference (WCC) Tournament set for Nov. 11-14. The tournament will showcase the top four teams from the regular season in a single-elimination format. The Tigers will kick off their season on the road against Utah Valley on Aug. 20 and face crosstown rival UC Davis at home on Aug. 27. The schedule includes participation from eight conference opponents, including newcomer Denver, as they look to build on their progress from the spring.

By the Numbers
  • The schedule features eight home matches at Knoles Field.
  • The WCC Tournament includes the top four teams from the regular season competing for the title.
State of Play
  • The Tigers will open their season with two road matches in Utah.
  • Pacific's first WCC match is against Seattle on Sept. 30
What's Next

The Tigers aim to leverage their recruiting and the experience from the spring season to establish a strong identity in the WCC as they prepare for both non-conference and conference challenges.

Bottom Line

Pacific's 2026 men's soccer schedule sets the stage for a pivotal season, not only with a focus on growing the team's competitive edge but also in building a solid foundation within the new conference landscape.