RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. –  On Thursday, Nov. 5, the GAC/MIAA Men’s Soccer Championships begins with its four top teams vying for an automatic bid to the NCAA Championships. For the third time in program history, No. 9 Fort Hays State hosts by virtue of winning the regular-season championship. The event begins on Thursday with two semifinal contests from FHSU Soccer Stadium in Hays, Kan.

In the opening match, set for 3 p.m., the top-seeded Tigers face No. 4 Southern Nazarene. As part of its undefeated season, Fort Hays State defeated the Crimson Storm twice, winning the two meetings by a combined score of 7-0. In the most recent United Soccer Coaches men’s rankings, FHSU came in at No. 9 while SNU climbed as high as No. 21 throughout the course of the season.

In the second semifinal, No. 2 Rogers State faces No. 3 Northeastern State. The Hillcats and the Riverhawks split their two matchups this season, with both road teams winning the contest. RSU is No. 25 in the latest USC poll.

Saturday’s final begins at 12 p.m. Fort Hays State will stream the tournament in its entirety. For complete coverage and additional information, visit the Men’s Soccer Championship Central page.

2026 GAC/MIAA Men’s Soccer Championships Schedule

Thursday, November 5
Semifinal #1: No. 1 (9) Fort Hays State vs. No. 4 Southern Nazarene – 3 p.m.
Semifinal #2: No. 2 (25) Rogers State vs. No. 3 Northeastern State – 6 p.m.

Saturday, November 7
Final: Winner of Semifinal #1 vs Winner of Semifinal #2 – 12 p.m.

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