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Tickets are on sale for the Richmond Spiders’ 2025 fall football season.

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Get ready to cheer on the University of Richmond Spiders this fall at Robins Stadium with five can’t-miss matchups:

  • VMI | Saturday, Sept. 20
  • Howard | Saturday, Sept. 27
  • Holy Cross | Saturday, Oct. 18
  • Fordham | Tuesday, Nov. 11
  • Lafayette | Saturday, Nov. 15

Bonus: Spider Brews (read: an all-inclusive pregame tailgate featuring local bites + craft beer) returns on Saturday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 15 — the first touchdown of the season.

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