ATHENS ROCK LOBSTERS ANNOUNCE 2025–26 FULL SEASON SCHEDULE

by Britton Briley

Second Season Begins October 17; Home Opener Set for October 25 at Akins Ford Arena

ATHENS, GA – The Athens Rock Lobsters are proud to unveil the full schedule for the 2025–26 season, marking their second campaign in the FPHL. After a memorable inaugural season that brought Crustacean Nation to life, the Rock Lobsters return to The Tank at Akins Ford Arena with a stacked slate of matchups featuring fan-favorite rivalries, returning opponents, and exciting new challengers.

Home Opener & Key Dates at The Tank

The Rock Lobsters’ home schedule kicks off Saturday, October 25, 2025, against the Carolina Thunderbirds, reigniting one of the league’s most electric rivalries. Athens will host 28 home games at Akins Ford Arena this season, welcoming fan-favorite foes like the Monroe Moccasins, Columbus River Dragons, and Pee Dee IceCats, as well as a late-season showdown with the Indiana Sentinels. The official Theme Night Calendar—including giveaways, promotions, and fan-favorite theme games—is set to be released mid-July 2025. Stay tuned, Crustacean Nation!

2025–26 HOME SCHEDULE – AKINS FORD ARENA

DateOpponent
Sat, Oct 25Carolina Thunderbirds
Fri, Oct 31Carolina Thunderbirds
Sat, Nov 1Carolina Thunderbirds
Sat, Nov 8Monroe Moccasins
Sun, Nov 9Monroe Moccasins
Sat, Nov 29Monroe Moccasins
Sun, Nov 30Monroe Moccasins
Thu, Dec 11Pee Dee IceCats
Fri, Dec 12Pee Dee IceCats
Sat, Dec 27Pee Dee IceCats
Wed, Dec 31Columbus River Dragons
Fri, Jan 9Pee Dee IceCats
Sat, Jan 10Pee Dee IceCats
Sun, Jan 11Columbus River Dragons
Fri, Jan 23Biloxi Breakers
Sat, Jan 24Biloxi Breakers
Fri, Jan 30Pee Dee IceCats
Sat, Jan 31Pee Dee IceCats
Sun, Feb 1Columbus River Dragons
Wed, Feb 18Columbus River Dragons
Fri, Feb 27Monroe Moccasins
Sat, Feb 28Monroe Moccasins
Sun, Mar 1Carolina Thunderbirds
Sat, Mar 14Carolina Thunderbirds
Sun, Mar 15Carolina Thunderbirds
Sun, Mar 29Monroe Moccasins
Fri, Apr 3Indiana Sentinels
Sat, Apr 4Indiana Sentinels

2025–26 ROAD SCHEDULE

DateOpponent
Fri, Oct 17at Indiana Sentinels
Sat, Oct 18at Indiana Sentinels
Fri, Oct 24at Pee Dee IceCats
Fri, Nov 14at Binghamton Black Bears
Sat, Nov 15at Binghamton Black Bears
Fri, Nov 21at Monroe Moccasins
Sat, Nov 22at Monroe Moccasins
Fri, Dec 5at Columbus River Dragons
Sat, Dec 6at Columbus River Dragons
Sat, Dec 13at Pee Dee IceCats
Fri, Dec 19at Columbus River Dragons
Sat, Dec 20at Columbus River Dragons
Fri, Dec 26at Pee Dee IceCats
Fri, Jan 2at Baton Rouge Zydeco
Sat, Jan 3at Baton Rouge Zydeco
Fri, Jan 16at Pee Dee IceCats
Sat, Jan 17at Pee Dee IceCats
Fri, Feb 13at Monroe Moccasins
Sat, Feb 14at Monroe Moccasins
Fri, Feb 20at Baton Rouge Zydeco
Sat, Feb 21at Baton Rouge Zydeco
Fri, Mar 6at Pee Dee IceCats
Sat, Mar 7at Pee Dee IceCats
Fri, Mar 13at Carolina Thunderbirds
Fri, Mar 27at Carolina Thunderbirds
Sat, Mar 28at Carolina Thunderbirds
Fri, Apr 10at Monroe Moccasins
Sat, Apr 11at Monroe Moccasins

Get Ready for Season Two

With new head coach Garrett Rutledge at the helm and fresh faces on the roster, the Athens Rock Lobsters are ready to bring the claws back out. From thrilling rivalries to theme nights and community engagement, the 2025–26 season promises non-stop action and fun for fans of all ages.

Season tickets and group packages are available now. Follow us on social for updates, theme night announcements, and exclusive offers.

Get ready, Crustacean Nation!