October dates for Homecoming and for Parents and Family Weekend will highlight an exciting 2017 home schedule for the University of Delaware football team this fall at Delaware Stadium.

The University has announced that Parents and Family Weekend will take place Oct. 13-15, with the annual PFW football game scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 14, vs. William and Mary. Homecoming festivities will be held the following week, with the Homecoming game scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 21, vs. Richmond. 

In addition, UD Athletics also announced that Delaware Day will be held during the season opener on Thursday, Aug. 31, vs. Delaware State; High School Band Day will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16, vs. Cornell; and Twirler Day will be held on Oct. 14. The date for Delaware's annual Hall of Fame Weekend has been set for Saturday, Sept. 30.

Game times have also tentatively been set for the six home games this season: 

Aug. 31 vs. Delaware State, 7 p.m.

Sept. 16 vs. Cornell, 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 30 vs. James Madison, 3:30 p.m.

Oct. 14 vs. William and Mary, 3:30 p.m.

Oct. 21 vs. Richmond, 3:30 p.m.

Nov. 11 vs. Albany, 3:30 p.m.

All times are subject to change due to conference broadcast schedules that will be announced this summer.

For those looking to secure their seats for Blue Hen football action this fall, season packages are now on sale and start as low as $79. Required donations have been removed from sections A through N, and special packages are available for alumni, UD parents and families via the Family Five Pack, which includes two adults and three youth tickets for all six games for $199. Click here for the 2017 Delaware football seating chart.

In addition, UD faculty and staff receive a 20 percent discount on season tickets in the prime reserved, preferred reserved and sideline reserved sections, as well as the Family Five Pack.

Season ticket members enjoy up to 28 percent savings off single game prices and have access to exclusive parking options and savings. They also receive priority access to away games and postseason tickets, invitations to exclusive season ticket member events throughout the year, a Season Ticket Member Benefits Card featuring discounts and savings, and complimentary admission to select UD sporting events throughout the year.

To purchase Delaware football season tickets today, click here or call 302-831-4493.