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2026 Annual Michigan Mudbowl

Official qualifying tournaments, division brackets, and match progression for Michigan Mudbowl Football & Volleyball — culminating in the 92nd Annual Michigan Mudbowl Championship (SAE (Host) vs. Phi Delta Theta (PDT)) on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET.

2026 Men's Mud Football Schedule & Confirmed Results

Men's Play-In Tournament → 92nd Annual Michigan Mudbowl Championship (SAE vs. PDT)

Fundraising determines eligibility. Fundraising performance determines seeding. Football determines the champion. Phi Delta Theta (PDT) won the 2026 Men's Play-In Tournament Championship (PDT 16 — TKE 0) on Sunday, November 1, 2026 on Field 1 and advances to face host chapter Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET.

Fundraising Standings
Play-In Game 112:00 PM ET
Game 1 — Opening Round
DREAM on 3 vs. TKE

TKE Advanced • Score Pending Confirmation

Field 1Final • Nov 1
Play-In Game 21:00 PM ET
Game 2 — Challenger Qualifier
FIJI vs. TKE

TKE Advanced • Score Pending Confirmation

Field 1Final • Nov 1
Play-In Game 32:00 PM ET
Game 3 — Play-In Tournament Championship
PDT vs. TKE
PDT 16 — TKE 0

Final — PDT Wins the Men’s Play-In Tournament Championship

Field 1Final • Nov 1
Nov 7 ChampionshipNov 7, 2026 • 12:00 PM ET
92nd Annual Michigan Mudbowl Championship
SAE (Host) vs. Phi Delta Theta (PDT)

2026 Men's Play-In Tournament Champion Phi Delta Theta (PDT) challenges Host Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET on Field 1.

The Mud Bowl at SAE (1408 Washtenaw Ave)Sat, Nov 7 • 12:00 PM ET

Tournament Divisions

FOOTBALLPlay-In Champion: PDT (16–0) → Nov 7 vs. SAE

Men's Mud Football League

Qualified Play-In Teams ($3K+)
4 Play-In Teams
+ 1 Host Qualifier (SAE • Nov 7)
Tournament Schedule
SAE vs. PDT
Sat, Nov 7 • 12:00 PM ET • Field 1
View Division Bracket
VOLLEYBALLBrackets Pending

Women's Volleyball League

Registered Chapters
16 Play-In Teams
Tournament Schedule
Pre-Game Phase
View Division Bracket
Tournament Governance & Progression Rules

Path to Mudbowl Saturday (November 7, 2026)

Men's Mud Football ($3,000 Qualification Standard)

“Fundraising determines eligibility. Fundraising performance determines seeding. Football determines the champion.” Fraternity chapters raising at least $3,000 (PDT, FIJI, DREAM on 3, and TKE) competed in the 3-game Play-In Tournament on Field 1 on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Phi Delta Theta (PDT) won the Men's Play-In Tournament Championship (PDT 16 — TKE 0) and advances to face host Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) in the 92nd Annual Michigan Mudbowl Championship on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET on Field 1.

Women's Mud Volleyball

Sorority chapters compete in single-elimination qualifying brackets with fundraising-derived seedings. The top two finalists advance to battle for the championship during the halftime showcase on Mudbowl Saturday.