VESTAL, N.Y. – Fans attending any of the Binghamton wrestling team's six home duals during the 2025-26 season have a chance to take part in a unique theme, as the program announced its promotional schedule Thursday. Admission to all home duals is free on behalf of the New York Army National Guard.
 
The Bearcats' home opener is at 6:07 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 19 against Long Island University. The first 100 fans to enter the Events Center will receive a Binghamton hat. Team posters will also be available for fans in attendance. Additionally, the Bearcats will honor active and former members of the military as part of Military Appreciation Night, presented by the New York Army National Guard.
 
On Thursday, Jan. 8 at 1 p.m., Binghamton welcomes in-state rival Buffalo to the West Gym for the latest dual between the two programs. Alums of Binghamton University are invited to attend and cheer on the Bearcats as part of Alumni Day.
 
The Bearcats then host Drexel at the Events Center at 6:07 p.m., on Friday, Jan. 16. Fans are invited to attend and cheer on the Bearcats as part of their BinghamPIN dual.
 
Two days later on Sunday, Jan. 18, Binghamton takes on Franklin & Marshall at 2 p.m. Youth wrestlers in the Southern Tier are welcome to watch the Bearcats take on the Diplomats in an EIWA dual. After the match, Bearcat wrestlers will be available to sign team posters for fans in attendance.
 
Finally, Binghamton closes out its home slate with a doubleheader against Brown and Harvard on Sunday, Jan. 25 at 4 and 6 p.m. Following the first dual against Brown, the Bearcats will recognize their members of the 2026 graduating class as part of Senior Day.
 
Binghamton is preparing to begin its dual season as the Bearcats wrestle at Bloomsburg at 6 p.m., on Saturday.
 
The New York Army National Guard is the presenting sponsor of Bearcats Wrestling.