Portland Hearts of Pine 2026 Schedule released
Fans in Maine won't have to wait much longer for soccer to return
After a magical debut season, Portland Hearts of Pine are preparing for their second season in USL League One.
Hearts will kick off the 2026 regular season on Saturday, March 14, traveling to face the New York Cosmos in the opening match of the season. The match will mark not only Hearts of Pine’s first game of the year, but also the Cosmos’ first-ever match in USL League One play. Portland will also face off against newcomers Sarasota Paradise on March 28
The club’s first home game is on Saturday, April 11, when Portland welcomes One Knoxville, the defending USL League One champions, to Fitzpatrick Stadium for the 2026 home opener. After that, Portland will also have its first match against Fort Wayne FC on May 6. Hearts will also play USL League One newcomers Corpus Christi FC on June 3 and Athletic Club Boise on July 17.
In addition to League play, Hearts of Pine will participate in both the 2026 U.S. Open Cup and the 2026 USL Cup,. The first match of the USL Cup will be on the road against Westchester SC on Saturday, April 25. Hearts will also welcome RIFC to Fitzpatrick Stadium on May 16.
The 2026 calendar will feature 20 home matches at Fitzpatrick Stadium in total, including a friendly on Wednesday, August 5, against an opponent to be announced later. Additionally, in total, Portland will play 19 games on the road currently.