Western Carolina University is hosting its 2026 Fall Sports Preview on August 17, focusing on its four fall sports teams. The event will be live at Catamount Jaxe and streamed online, featuring coaches who will discuss offseason activities and upcoming seasons. Fans are invited to attend and can submit questions during the live event. Notably, women's soccer coach Chad Miller and volleyball coach Karen Glover will share insights on their programs, while the football team's head coach Kerwin Bell will discuss preparations for the season.

By the Numbers
  • Women's soccer kicks off the regular season with two matches on August 20 and August 23.
  • Football's home opener against Eastern Kentucky is set for August 29, featuring 3,500 free black T-shirts for fans.
  • A drone light show will light up the opening festivities, along with 4,000 thunder sticks distributed to the fans.
State of Play
  • All fall teams are gearing up for their seasons with preseason workouts and exhibition matches.
  • Football's preparations are notably influenced by the transfer portal and spring practices.
What's Next

Following the preview event, the women's soccer team and volleyball will begin their seasons, with football kicking off the regular season on August 29. The Catamount Football Weekly show starts on August 24, providing ongoing updates.

Bottom Line

The excitement builds for WCU's fall sports as the preview event sets the stage for a competitive season, encouraging strong community support and fan engagement at home games.