FAIRFAX, Va. – The George Mason softball team has announced its five-game 2026 fall schedule, with all contests set to take place at the George Mason Softball Complex.

The Patriots will welcome four regional opponents to Fairfax this fall, hosting the Howard Bison, James Madison Dukes, Virginia Tech Hokies and Georgetown Hoyas.

George Mason opens its fall slate against Howard on Friday, Oct. 9, at 7.p.m. in a standard seven-inning contest. The Patriots last faced the Bison during the 2026 season, earning a 4-1 victory.

The Green & Gold will face James Madison on Saturday, Oct. 17, in a 10-inning contest, at 12 p.m. George Mason defeated the Dukes 5-3 last season, marking the Patriots' first win over James Madison since March 27, 2010.

The Patriots will then host Virginia Tech for a doubleheader on Saturday, Oct. 24. The two seven-inning contests are scheduled for 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The teams have met just once previously, with their lone meeting coming in March 2020.

George Mason will close out its fall schedule against Georgetown on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 12 p.m. in a 10-inning contest. The Patriots faced the Hoyas during the 2026 season, earning a 3-1 victory.

George Mason's 2026 Fall Softball Schedule
Friday, Oct. 9 – Howard at George Mason – 7 p.m. (7 innings)
Saturday, Oct. 17 – James Madison at George Mason – 12 p.m. (10 innings)
Saturday, Oct. 24 – Virginia Tech at George Mason – 12 p.m. (7 innings)
Saturday, Oct. 24 – Virginia Tech at George Mason – 2:30 p.m. (7 innings)
Saturday, Nov. 7 – Georgetown at George Mason – 12 p.m. (10 innings)