Sugar Skulls Set to Challenge New Mexico Chupacabras in First Away Game of the Season

Tucson, AZ – The Tucson Sugar Skulls are on the road for the first time this season on
Saturday, April 4, as they take on the New Mexico Chupacabras at the
Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00 PM MST.

Tucson enters the matchup looking for their first win of the 2026 season after opening the
year with a loss to the reigning champion Vegas Knight Hawks. New Mexico is in the
same position after falling 38-34 to the Orlando Pirates in its season opener. The
matchup between the Skulls and Chupacabras should prove energetic, setting the stage for
a high-energy, bounce-back battle.

Saturday’s matchup serves as an early test against a Chupacabras team in its first IFL
season, still carving out their identity. The Sugar Skulls will need to match that
energy on the road and deliver a disciplined, physical performance from start to finish.

For the Tucson Sugar Skulls, the focus will be on tightening up defensive communication
and establish an offensive rhythm that shows the league they are ready to fight this season.
With both teams hungry for their first win of the season, the matchup should bring intensity
from the opening kickoff.

The Chupacabras may have the home crowd-- but the Sugar Skulls are bringing the
Boneyard with them.

Tune in on Saturday, April 4 at 2:00 PM MST as Tucson battles New Mexico in its first away
game of the season.