NORFOLK, Va. – The Priority Charity Bowl ODU Spring Game is set for Saturday, April 18 at 2 p.m. at Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium.
This annual spring football tradition—free and open to the public—marks the culmination of ODU’s spring practice and offers fans a unique opportunity to get an early look at the 2026 Monarchs. Gates open at 1 p.m., with complimentary parking available in the Red Garage located at the corner of 49th Street and Bluestone Avenue. Fans should enter through the southeast gate and sit on the east side of the stadium.
Immediately following the game, ODU will host the second annual ODU Fan Field Day, turning the field into an interactive experience for the whole family. Fans will have the rare chance to go on the field to meet ODU Football players and coaches, along with other ODU student-athletes that will be announced at a later date. The event will feature autograph sessions, photo opportunities, and on-field activities for fans of all ages.
A limited-edition ODU Football Priority Charity Bowl Spring Game poster will be available while supplies last. In addition, all current ODU football season ticket holders will receive a 20% discount on merchandise at the ODU Bookstore tent, located just inside the southeast gate. Fans will also have their first opportunity to purchase the 2026 ODU Football Tradition Tee, available exclusively at the bookstore during the event.
Fans will be able to renew their current season tickets and talk to ODU ticketing representatives, as well as purchase new season tickets for the 2026 ODU Football Season at the Priority Charity Bowl ODU Spring Game.
The Monarchs are coming off a 2025 campaign that saw the Monarchs finish 10-3 and defeat South Florida in the StaffDNA Cure Bowl. ODU finished the season on a six-game winning streak, set the program record for rushing yards and tie the school record in sacks. Head Coach Ricky Rahne signed a new four-year contract extension and returns eight starters from last season.
The Charity Bowl, in its 57th year, is America's longest running charity football game. The event raises money for Hampton Roads children's charities.