University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Louisiana, Charlotte Officially Announce Home-And-Home Series
1/23/2026 1:00:00 PM | Football
Ragin' Cajuns travel to face 49ers in 2026; will host Charlotte in 2032
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns and American Conference member Charlotte 49ers have finalized a future home-and-home football series, with the first matchup set for the 2026 season, the programs announced in a joint release.
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The series will kick off on September 26, 2026, when Louisiana travels to face Charlotte in the first-ever meeting against the 49ers. Charlotte will make the return trip to Lafayette on September 18, 2032, when the two teams meet at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium.
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The contest completes Louisiana's non-conference schedule for 2026, which includes the home opener on Sept. 5 against FCS member Lamar, a Sept. 12 visit to USC and a Sept. 19 home matchup against another American Conference member, UAB.
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Fans are encouraged to stay connected with Louisiana Football by downloading the official #GeauxCajuns App — click here for iOS and here for Android — and by following the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram (@RaginCajunsFB).
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THE LOUISIANA-CHARLOTTE SERIES
September 26, 2026 – Louisiana at Charlotte (Richardson Stadium – Charlotte, N.C.)
September 18, 2032 – Charlotte at Louisiana (Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium – Lafayette, La.)
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LOUISIANA FUTURE NON-CONFERENCE SCHEDULES
(future schedules and opponents are tentative and subject to change)
2026
Sept. 5 – Lamar
Sept. 12 – at USC
Sept. 19 – UAB
Sept. 26 – at Charlotte
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2027
Sept. 4 – at Tulane
Sept. 11 – East Texas A&M
Sept. 18 – at UCF
Sept. 25 – Kennesaw State
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2028
Sept. 9 – Tulsa
Sept. 16 – at TCU
Sept. 23 – at Liberty
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2030
Sept. 14 – New Mexico State
Sept. 21 – at Buffalo
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2032
Sept. 18 – Charlotte
Sept. 25 – Liberty
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The series will kick off on September 26, 2026, when Louisiana travels to face Charlotte in the first-ever meeting against the 49ers. Charlotte will make the return trip to Lafayette on September 18, 2032, when the two teams meet at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium.
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The contest completes Louisiana's non-conference schedule for 2026, which includes the home opener on Sept. 5 against FCS member Lamar, a Sept. 12 visit to USC and a Sept. 19 home matchup against another American Conference member, UAB.
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Fans are encouraged to stay connected with Louisiana Football by downloading the official #GeauxCajuns App — click here for iOS and here for Android — and by following the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram (@RaginCajunsFB).
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THE LOUISIANA-CHARLOTTE SERIES
September 26, 2026 – Louisiana at Charlotte (Richardson Stadium – Charlotte, N.C.)
September 18, 2032 – Charlotte at Louisiana (Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium – Lafayette, La.)
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LOUISIANA FUTURE NON-CONFERENCE SCHEDULES
(future schedules and opponents are tentative and subject to change)
2026
Sept. 5 – Lamar
Sept. 12 – at USC
Sept. 19 – UAB
Sept. 26 – at Charlotte
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2027
Sept. 4 – at Tulane
Sept. 11 – East Texas A&M
Sept. 18 – at UCF
Sept. 25 – Kennesaw State
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2028
Sept. 9 – Tulsa
Sept. 16 – at TCU
Sept. 23 – at Liberty
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2030
Sept. 14 – New Mexico State
Sept. 21 – at Buffalo
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2032
Sept. 18 – Charlotte
Sept. 25 – Liberty
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