FOOTBALL DIVISION2026 Annual Michigan Mudbowl • Presented by Almost Friday

Men's Mud Football League

Play-In Champion: PDT (16–0) → Sat, Nov 7 vs. SAE (12:00 PM ET • Field 1)

Stage 1: Men's Play-In Tournament → Stage 2: 92nd Annual Michigan Mudbowl Championship

Official 2026 Men's Mud Football Progression & Confirmed Results

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 challenge host SAE in the 92nd Annual Michigan Mudbowl Championship on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET.

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

Stage 2 • Nov 7 FinalNov 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)Mudbowl Championship

92nd Annual Michigan Mudbowl Championship Matchup (Saturday, November 7, 2026 • 12:00 PM ET • Field 1)

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SAE (Host) vs. Phi Delta Theta (PDT)

Championship Confirmed

Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) hosts the 92nd Annual Michigan Mudbowl Championship on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET on Field 1 against Phi Delta Theta (PDT), the official 2026 Men's Play-In Tournament Champion (Play-In Championship: PDT 16 — TKE 0).

Championship KickoffSat, Nov 7 • 12:00 PM ET

Qualified Men's Play-In Tournament Teams ($3,000+ Verified)

The four fraternity chapters meeting the $3,000 minimum fundraising standard. Seeding and entry round advantages are determined by verified fundraising standing.

4 Qualified Play-In Teams

ΦΔΘPDT

$18,762 Raised

Seed #1 • Play-In Champion (16–0 vs. TKE)

ΦΓΔFIJI

$11,040 Raised

Seed #2 • First-Round Bye (1:00 PM)

DREAM on 3

$7,682 Raised

Seed #3 • Opening Round (12:00 PM)

ΤΚΕTKE

$4,138 Raised

Seed #4 • Opening Round (12:00 PM)

Fundraising Qualification Policy: Teams below the $3,000 minimum fundraising requirement (DSig, AEPi, PIKE, and other nonqualifying entries) are excluded from competitive Play-In Tournament participation. We thank every chapter and donor for supporting Michigan Medicine (#FerDaKids).