Monongalia County39,057 Census population

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. 2 headlines naming Morgantown or Monongalia County are running right now. The next game nearby is Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at West Virginia Mountaineers on September 5, 2026 at Milan Puskar Stadium. 9 ticketed events are on sale within 25 miles, the soonest being West Virginia Mountaineers Womens Volleyball vs. UMBC Retrievers Womens Volleyball on August 30, 2026.

Updated Aug 29, 2026, 11:41 AM · unavailable: WV MetroNews

Start here

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

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

LocalWBOY 12 News· 13h ago
Ruby Memorial celebrates 10 years of WVU Heart & Vascular Institute
J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown celebrated 10 years of its WVU Heart & Vascular Institute in Morgantown on Friday.
LocalWBOY 12 News· 17h ago
Kayli Kellogg commits to play for West Virginia, father Mark Kellogg
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown High School girls basketball standout Kayli Kellogg will be staying close to home for college, announcing on Thursday her commitment to play for West Virginia and her father, head coach Mark Kellogg. An all-state selection as both a freshman and sophomore, Kellogg missed her entire junior…
StatewideThe Dominion Post· 7h ago
Miss West Virginia, Miss West Virginia’s Teen to compete for Miss America titles
MARTINSBURG — The Eastern Panhandle will have a connection to the national Miss America competition as Miss West Virginia Elizabeth Romanek and Miss West Virginia’s Teen Zoe Little head to Florida to represent the Mountain State. Both were crowned at the Miss West Virginia and Miss West Virginia’s Teen competition held…
StatewideWBOY 12 News· 8h ago
12 SportsZone High School Football Highlights: Week 1
Football is back, baby! And we've got all the highlights from your local teams as they kick off the 2026 season of West Virginia High School Football.
StatewideWBOY 12 News· 8h ago
12 SportsZone Catch of the Week: Week 1
Vote for the player who you think had the best catch during week 1 of high school football in north central West Virginia. The voting will close at noon on Monday, Aug. 31, and the winner will be revealed during the 12 SportsZone at 6 p.m. that night.
StatewideWBOY 12 News· 8h ago
12 SportsZone Coverage of the Week: Week 1
Vote for the player who you think had the best coverage in week 1 of high school football in north central West Virginia. Voting will close at noon on Monday, Aug. 31, and the winner will be revealed during the 12 SportsZone at 6 p.m. that night.
StatewideWBOY 12 News· 13h ago
State faces athletic trainer shortage as high school sports pick up
High school football is an exciting time in north central West Virginia and here at WBOY. But behind the scenes, one person plays a pivotal role on the sidelines, ensuring our local athletes can play safely.
StatewideWBOY 12 News· 17h ago
12 SportsZone High School Football Scores: Week 1
Get the latest scores of all your local matchups for week 1 of high school football in north central West Virginia
RegionalThe Dominion Post· 8h ago
Fairmont toddler to be featured in NYC Down syndrome awareness
FAIRMONT – It was one of those light-infused, late afternoons – what photographers call “The Golden Hour” – when Isabella Wolford was just being, well, Isabella. Unbridled joy, and all. Her dad, Justin Wolford, picks up the tale. “She was just learning how to crawl,” he said. “She’s rocking back and forth and we’re all…

Sports near 26505

4 of these fixtures are played inside 26505.

In 26505NCAA · Big 12
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at West Virginia Mountaineers
Milan Puskar Stadium · Morgantown, WV · TNT
Sep 5
4:00 PM
In 26505NCAA · Big 12
UT Martin Skyhawks at West Virginia Mountaineers
Milan Puskar Stadium · Morgantown, WV · ESPN+
Sep 12
5:00 PM
AwayNCAA · Big 12
West Virginia Mountaineers at Virginia Cavaliers
Bank of America Stadium · Charlotte, NC · ACC Network
Sep 19
11:30 PM
In 26505NCAA · Big 12
Oklahoma State Cowboys at West Virginia Mountaineers
Milan Puskar Stadium · Morgantown, WV
Sep 26
4:00 AM
AwayNCAA · Big 12
West Virginia Mountaineers at Iowa State Cyclones
Jack Trice Stadium · Ames, IA
Oct 3
4:00 AM
In 26505NCAA · Big 12
Arizona Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers
Milan Puskar Stadium · Morgantown, WV
Oct 10
4:00 AM

West Virginia Mountaineers footballMilan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown

Events near 26505

Ticketed events within 25 miles, soonest first.

In 26505
West Virginia Mountaineers Womens Volleyball vs. UMBC Retrievers Womens Volleyball
Hope Coliseum · Morgantown, WV · Miscellaneous · Sports
Aug 30
12:00 PM
In 26505
West Virginia Mountaineers Football vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Football
Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium · Morgantown, WV · Football · Sports
Sep 5
In 26505
West Virginia Mountaineers Womens Volleyball vs. Virginia Commonwealth Rams Womens Volleyball
Hope Coliseum · Morgantown, WV · Miscellaneous · Sports
Sep 10
5:00 PM
In 26505
West Virginia Mountaineers Womens Volleyball vs. Lehigh Mountain Hawks Womens Volleyball
Hope Coliseum · Morgantown, WV · Miscellaneous · Sports
Sep 11
11:00 AM
In 26505
West Virginia Mountaineers Womens Volleyball vs. Toledo Rockets Womens Volleyball
Hope Coliseum · Morgantown, WV · Miscellaneous · Sports
Sep 11
7:00 PM
Morgantown
West Virginia Mountaineers Mens Soccer vs. Akron Zips Mens Soccer
Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium · Morgantown, WV · Miscellaneous · Sports
Sep 3
7:00 PM
Morgantown
West Virginia Mountaineers Womens Soccer vs. Marshall Thundering Herd Womens Soccer
Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium · Morgantown, WV · Live event
Sep 6
7:00 PM
Morgantown
West Virginia Mountaineers Mens Soccer vs. George Mason Patriots Mens Soccer
Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium · Morgantown, WV · Miscellaneous · Sports
Sep 7
7:00 PM
Morgantown
West Virginia Mountaineers Mens Soccer vs. Denver Pioneers Mens Soccer
Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium · Morgantown, WV · Miscellaneous · Sports
Sep 11
7:00 PM

A simple plan for today

1Morning: walk or bike a section of the paved Caperton Trail along the Monongahela River.
2Afternoon: explore High Street and the WVU campus, then check the city calendar for a public program.
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?

Ruby Memorial celebrates 10 years of WVU Heart & Vascular Institute — reported by WBOY 12 News. 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. Next up: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at West Virginia Mountaineers on September 5, 2026. 4 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. UMBC Retrievers Womens Volleyball at Hope Coliseum, Morgantown on August 30, 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 Aug 29, 2026, 11:41 AM.

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.