Richmond football unveils 2025 home schedule as new Patriot League era begins
Free Press staff report | 6/12/2025, 6 p.m.
The University of Richmond football team will usher in a new era this fall as it makes its debut in the Patriot League, highlighted by a five-game home schedule at Robins Stadium.
All home games will kick off at 2 p.m., with a focus on offering fans a daylong experience filled with football, family-friendly activities, and community engagement. Season and single-game tickets, as well as parking passes and Spider Brews tickets for select games, are now on sale.
The Spiders will open their 2025 home schedule Sept. 20 against Virginia Military Institute. The game will feature the unveiling of the 2024 CAA Championship sign, recognition of Richmond’s 2024-25 conference championship teams, and a Spider Kids Club event with activities for young fans. The pregame Spider Brews event also returns in the Front Forest.
The following Saturday, Sept. 27, Richmond hosts Howard for Family Weekend. Festivities will include a food truck rodeo on Lessing Plaza, the team’s Mental Health Awareness Game, and the annual Spiders Vote initiative promoting civic engagement.
Homecoming is set for Oct. 18 when Richmond welcomes Holy Cross for its first-ever Patriot League home game. All attendees will be asked to wear red as part of a “Red Out Robins” initiative. The 2025 Hall of Fame class will be recognized at halftime.
The Nov. 1 matchup against Fordham will serve as the Fall Festival Game. Attractions include an inflatable corn maze, pumpkin patch, youth football and cheer day, faculty and staff appreciation, and seasonal contests.
Richmond will close its home slate Nov. 15 against Lafayette.
The day will feature a pregame skydiver delivering the game ball, Hero Appreciation Day, and tributes to senior players. Fans can also enjoy Spider Brews, a rock climbing wall, and a Touch-A-Truck display as part of Season Ticket Holder Appreciation Day.
Tickets for Richmond’s Sept. 13 road game at North Carolina also are available. For more information or to purchase, call 1-877-Spider-1.