Empire 8 Athletic Conference - Football

The Empire 8 Athletic Conference administers NCAA Division III football for eight member programs in New York State. The conference publishes its football schedule, standings, live statistics, video coverage and weekly awards through the Empire 8 Network. The 2026 season began in early September, with conference play starting September 19 and the full league schedule following on September 26. The Empire 8 regular-season champion receives the conference’s automatic berth to the NCAA Division III Football Championship.