GOLDEN, Colo. – Colorado School of Mines head women's soccer coach Kevin Fickes has announced the 18-match schedule that awaits the Orediggers in 2026.
 
This year's slate features 10 dates at Stermole Stadium, trips to California and Washington and opponents from nine different states.
 
The Orediggers open with four in a row at home starting August 27 and 30 as Rollins and Western Oregon are the first two teams out of the chute. The following weekend September 3 and 5 sees a pair of familiar foes from Texas make the trip to Colorado as regional rivals Angelo State and St. Mary's come to Stermole Stadium. Mines hits the road the following weekend and will be logging some frequent flyer miles with a trip to Chico State September 10 before heading up to coast to Western Washington September 13 to close non-conference action.
 
RMAC play begins the following weekend September 20 with a single match at Fort Lewis before the Orediggers return home for their next four matches. Black Hills State and Regis come to town September 25 & 27 before Colorado Christian and MSU Denver are first up in October as the calendar turns over. Mines then heads back on the road for four in a row starting with UCCS and Western Colorado on October 9 and 11. Colorado Mesa and Westminster are next up October 16 and 18 before the Orediggers end with two of three at home. Nex Mexico Highlands comes to Stermole Stadium October 23 before Mines hits the road for the final time at Adams State October 25. The final day of the regular season welcomes CSU Pueblo to Golden on October 28.
 
Mines went 14-2-5 overall and 9-1-2 in the RMAC in 2025 on their way to their 11th conference tournament championship. They hosted the NCAA South Central Regional for the fourth consecutive year and made their 17th consecutive national tournament appearance.
 
Fans can keep up with Mines women's soccer on X and Instagram at @mineswsoc. They can also keep up with Colorado School of Mines Athletics all year long on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using the handle @MinesAthletics.