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26505 Morgantown, WV

Downtown energy, Mountaineer traditions and the Mon River trail

Right now in 26505

ZIP 26505 covers Morgantown, West Virginia in Monongalia County. 7 headlines naming Morgantown or Monongalia County are running right now. The next game nearby is Cincinnati Bearcats at West Virginia Mountaineers on October 17, 2026 at Milan Puskar Stadium. 9 ticketed events are on sale within 25 miles, the soonest being West Virginia Mountaineers Womens Volleyball vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Womens Volleyball on October 16, 2026.

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ZIP 26505 covers much of central and north Morgantown, including downtown destinations, WVU activity and easy access to the Monongahela River. It is the busiest Morgantown ZIP by Census population in this guide.

Local news in Morgantown, WV

7 of these name Morgantown or Monongalia County directly. Headlines link back to the newsroom that reported them.

  1. LocalThe Dominion Post· 3h ago

    WVU football featuring talented running back room in more 2-back sets

    MORGANTOWN — West Virginia football had one preseason practice open to the media. On a rainy day, the practice was moved indoors, so it was hard to grasp the full scope of the team, confined to the small facility. Like most media viewings, Rich Rodriguez doesn’t show much. It’s usually special teams, ball security and…

  2. LocalThe Dominion Post· 4h ago

    WVU football true freshman Matt Sieg still learning halfway through 1st season

    MORGANTOWN — West Virginia football’s offense just scored to start the fourth quarter, making it a touchdown game. Arizona moved the ball past midfield, and it was time to test the Mountaineers’ defensive discipline. True freshman Matt Sieg stood in the secondary. Quarterback Noah Fifita snapped the ball, he handed it…

  3. LocalThe Dominion Post· 16h ago

    University High finishes as Class AAAA runner-up at 2026 state golf tournament

    WHEELING – The 2026 WVSSAC state golf tournament took place Monday and Tuesday at the Jones Course at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling. University and Morgantown each competed in the two-round, two-day event with each team securing a top four finish in the overall standings. MHS placed fourth in Class AAAA with a total of 49…

  4. LocalThe Dominion Post· 20h ago

    Benson discusses history, partnership with descendant of founding family

    MORGANTOWN – George Washington was a teenager employed as part of a surveying party when he first laid eyes on the land that would become Jefferson County, West Virginia. He was immediately struck by both the beauty and quality of the land, as well the abundance of natural resources. So much so that he successfully […]

  5. LocalWV MetroNews· 2d ago

    Morgantown deer hunt into its 16th year, venison donations top 8 tons

    There are 94 certified hunters this year. The post Morgantown deer hunt into its 16th year, venison donations top 8 tons appeared first on WV MetroNews .

  6. CountyWBOY 12 News· 3h ago

    UPDATE: Missing Monongalia County teen found

    The Monongalia County Sheriff's Office has confirmed to 12 News that 16-year-old Arianna Nicole Everettes-Blossesr has been found safe and is back with her family.

  7. CountyWBOY 12 News· 20h ago

    More than 3 million searches run by 3,000 agencies hit Mon County Flock cameras

    Newly obtained data reveals that over nine months, 3,918 organizations ran 3,049,590 searches that reached Monongalia County's Flock camera data.

  8. StatewideWV MetroNews· 6h ago

    MetroNews This Morning 10-14-26

    West Virginia news, sports, and weather for Wednesday, October 14, 2026 The post MetroNews This Morning 10-14-26 appeared first on WV MetroNews .

  9. StatewideWBOY 12 News· 13h ago

    Residents oppose potential school closure in Taylor County

    GRAFTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — One of the latest schools in north central West Virginia to be considered for closure is Flemington Elementary School in Taylor County. At October 13th's Taylor County Board of Education meeting, concerned residents shared their opposition to the proposal. During the public comment period, paren…

Sports near 26505

1 of these fixtures are played inside 26505.

  1. In 26505NCAA · Big 12

    Cincinnati Bearcats at West Virginia Mountaineers

    Milan Puskar Stadium · Morgantown, WV · TNT

    Oct 17

    4:00 PM

  2. AwayNFL

    Pittsburgh Steelers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    Raymond James Stadium · Tampa, FL · CBS

    Oct 18

    5:00 PM

  3. AwayNCAA · Big 12

    West Virginia Mountaineers at TCU Horned Frogs

    Amon G. Carter Stadium · Fort Worth, TX · ESPN2

    Oct 24

    4:00 PM

  4. AwayNFL

    Pittsburgh Steelers at New Orleans Saints

    Stade de France · Saint-Denis · NFL Net

    Oct 25

    1:30 PM

  5. AwayNFL

    Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers

    Acrisure Stadium · Pittsburgh, PA · CBS

    Nov 1

    6:00 PM

  6. AwayNCAA · Big 12

    West Virginia Mountaineers at Texas Tech Red Raiders

    Galaxy Stadium · Lubbock, TX

    Nov 7

    5:00 AM

Events near 26505

Ticketed events within 25 miles, soonest first.

  1. In 26505

    West Virginia Mountaineers Womens Volleyball vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Womens Volleyball

    Hope Coliseum · Morgantown, WV · Miscellaneous · Sports

    Oct 16

    6:00 PM

  2. In 26505

    West Virginia Mountaineers Football vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Football

    Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium · Morgantown, WV · Football · Sports

    Oct 17

  3. In 26505

    West Virginia Mountaineers Womens Volleyball vs. Arizona Wildcats Womens Volleyball

    Hope Coliseum · Morgantown, WV · Miscellaneous · Sports

    Oct 23

    6:00 PM

  4. In 26505

    West Virginia Mountaineers Mens Basketball vs. Wheeling Jesuit Cardinals Mens Basketball

    Hope Coliseum · Morgantown, WV · Basketball · Sports

    Oct 28

  5. In 26505

    West Virginia Mountaineers Womens Basketball vs. Frostburg State Bobcats Womens Basketball

    Hope Coliseum · Morgantown, WV · Basketball · Sports

    Oct 29

    7:00 PM

  6. Morgantown

    West Virginia Mountaineers Womens Soccer vs. UCF Knights Womens Soccer

    Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium · Morgantown, WV · Live event

    Oct 16

    3:00 PM

  7. Morgantown

    West Virginia Mountaineers Mens Soccer vs. Kentucky Wildcats Mens Soccer

    Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium · Morgantown, WV · Miscellaneous · Sports

    Oct 16

    7:00 PM

  8. Morgantown

    West Virginia Mountaineers Mens Soccer vs. UCF Knights Mens Soccer

    Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium · Morgantown, WV · Miscellaneous · Sports

    Oct 21

    7:00 PM

  9. Morgantown

    West Virginia Mountaineers Mens Soccer vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Mens Soccer

    Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium · Morgantown, WV · Miscellaneous · Sports

    Oct 29

    7:00 PM

A simple plan for today

  1. 1Morning: walk or bike a section of the paved Caperton Trail along the Monongahela River.
  2. 2Afternoon: explore High Street and the WVU campus, then check the city calendar for a public program.
  3. 3Evening: look for a show downtown or a Mountaineers home event before dinner.

Worth leaving the house for

Evergreen local stops with first-party planning links.

Mon River Rail-Trails

More than 10 paved miles through the Wharf District and connections into the regional trail network.

Trail maps & conditions

WVU campus & athletics

Tour the university, catch a Big 12 game or browse performances and visitor ideas.

Plan a WVU visit

Downtown Morgantown

Independent restaurants, public art, live entertainment and walkable stops around High Street.

Explore downtown

Official local calendars

Dates change. These first-party calendars and organizers carry what a ticketing feed never sees — meetings, markets and campus programming.

City events calendar

Official public meetings, recreation programs and community happenings.

Morgantown Farmers Market

Check seasonal market dates and year-round local food opportunities.

WVU events

Sports, performances, lectures and campus activities throughout the year.

Soundtrack this Morgantown

Three Morgan Town songs chosen for this particular place — not an autoplay trap.

From Texas

The Locals

A natural soundtrack for wandering downtown like you belong here.

Open album →

From American Nights

American Nights

Made for a game night or an evening on High Street.

Open album →

From Amen

A Good Time

An upbeat pick before a festival, market or Mountaineer event.

Open album →

26505 questions, answered

What is happening in Morgantown, WV 26505 today?

WVU football featuring talented running back room in more 2-back sets — reported by The Dominion Post. This page lists the 9 newest stories from The Dominion Post, WBOY 12 News, and WV MetroNews, plus upcoming games and ticketed events near 26505, refreshed through the day.

Where can I read local news for Morgantown, West Virginia?

The Dominion Post, WBOY 12 News, and WV MetroNews cover Morgantown and Monongalia County. Their latest headlines are aggregated on this page with links back to the original reporting.

What sports teams play near 26505?

West Virginia Mountaineers football and Pittsburgh Steelers. Next up: Cincinnati Bearcats at West Virginia Mountaineers on October 17, 2026. 1 of the upcoming games are home fixtures.

Are there events coming up near Morgantown, WV?

Yes — 9 ticketed events are listed within 25 miles of 26505. The closest is West Virginia Mountaineers Womens Volleyball vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Womens Volleyball at Hope Coliseum, Morgantown on October 16, 2026.

How often does this 26505 page update?

News, scores and event listings refresh automatically about every 30 minutes from The Dominion Post, WBOY 12 News, and WV MetroNews, ESPN's public schedules and Ticketmaster. Last updated Oct 14, 2026, 5:10 PM.

Where this page gets its data

  • News — The Dominion Post, WBOY 12 News, WV MetroNews, matched to this ZIP by mentions of Morgantown and Monongalia County.
  • Sports — public league schedules for the 3 teams closest to Morgantown; a fixture is only flagged as being in 26505 when the venue's own postal code says so.
  • Events — ticketed listings within 25 miles of 26505, alongside the official calendars linked above.
  • Geography — ZIP codes are postal routes and can cross municipal boundaries; population figures come from the linked Census source.