Be Apart of It: 2026 Cortaca Jug at Yankee Stadium

Ithaca College Athletics

THE OFFICIAL Athletics Site of the ITHACA COLLEGE BOMBERS

On November 14, 2026, Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland will play the 67th Cortaca Jug Game at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, N.Y.

For the second time in the storied football rivalry’s history, the two upstate rivals will square off at the home of the New York Yankees in 2026.

More than 40,000 fans attended the first game at Yankee Stadium in 2022, setting the second-highest attended Division III game in history.

Game details are included below, along with frequently asked questions.

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Football at Yankee Stadium

Cortaca Jug History

Frequently Asked Questions

Tickets for the 2026 Cortaca Jug game will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 10 a.m., exclusively on Ticketmaster.
Ticket prices range from $27.50 to $89, plus fees.
For those who may prefer an even more private setting, a small number of Yankee Stadium suites will be available beginning in late April/May 2026. Suites accommodate up to 22 guests, making them ideal for hosting family, colleagues, or friends in a private, comfortable environment.
Because demand will exceed availability, you may join the priority waitlist now. (If you have already purchased general tickets once the public sale opens, the full value can be credited toward a suite.)
Ithaca will be considered the away team for the 2026 Cortaca Jug game.
Designated Ithaca sections will be on the third base and left field side of the stadium.
Yes, student ticket prices will cost $27.50, plus fees. Learn more on the student information webpage.
Ithaca College students will have access to reserved seating sections through a special pre-sale opportunity. Details will be shared through Ithaca College email.
Yes, similar to 2022, the Ithaca College Alumni Association will host official Bomber gatherings before and after the game at establishments near Yankee Stadium.
More information and registration for these events will be available at the alumni information webpage.
There will be an official hotel for Ithaca College alumni and fans, though those who attend the game can stay anywhere they find to be convenient.
More information about Ithaca College's official hotel will be provided when it is available.
Yes, bus transportation will be available from the Ithaca College campus to Yankee Stadium for current students in Fall 2026.
Students must register for bus transportation separately from purchasing a ticket. Transportation will be available on a first come, first served basis.
More information about student bus transportation will be supplied through Ithaca College email in the Fall 2026 semester.