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Greencastle, Ind. - For the first time in 104 years, the football rivalry between DePauw University and Wabash College will be played at a neutral site as the 132nd game in the series and 94th for possession of the Monon Bell will be contested at Ball State's Scheumann Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, with kickoff slated for just after 1 p.m.

The venue change is necessitated by the demolition of DePauw's Blackstock Stadium and the construction of the Blackstock Stadium and Athletics Performance Center which will open in fall 2028.

General admission tickets are $50 each plus Ticketmaster fees and are scheduled to go on sale in September.

"We're thrilled to partner with Ball State as the host for one of the most-storied rivalries in college sports," said Stevie Baker-Watson, DePauw associate vice president for student wellness and Theodore Katula Director of Athletics and Recreational Sports.

"Scheumann Stadium will provide both fan bases with an excellent experience while maintaining the traditions that have become so important to both institutions."

"On behalf of Ball State athletics, I am proud to open Scheumann Stadium gates and serve as the neutral-site host for the 132nd Monon Bell Classic," said Ball State Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell. "The annual clash between DePauw and Wabash is recognized as a cornerstone of Indiana sports history and is one of college football's greatest rivalry games. We are honored to host this historic event in Muncie and are thrilled to welcome fans from across the state to our beautiful Ball State campus and experience the passion and tradition of the Monon Bell Classic." 

The series started in 1890 and only seven times has the game been played somewhere other than in Greencastle and Crawfordsville. The 1915 through 1917 games as well as the 1919 through 1921 contests were played at Washington Park in Indianapolis with the 1922 contest moved to Irwin Field in Indianapolis.

Wabash holds a 63-59-9 advantage in the all-time series including a 44-43-6 edge in games played for Monon Bell possession following DePauw's 41-20 victory in Crawfordville last November. The 300-pound locomotive engine bell entered the rivalry just prior to the 1932 game as the trophy for the victorious team.

The 2026 game marks the sixth consecutive year that the game will be streamed live on multiple platforms by ISC Sports Network.

For more information on the rivalry, including an FAQ page specifically dedicated to the 2026 contest, please visit DePauw's Monon Bell page.