The 2026 BYU football schedule opens at home against Utah Tech on September 5 at 8:00 p.m. ET. The 2026 BYU Cougars football schedule features 12 regular-season games plus a potential Big 12 Championship appearance, with a high-profile home date against #4 Notre Dame and the Holy War against Utah.
LaVell Edwards Stadium hosts seven home dates on the 2026 BYU football schedule. The toughest stretch lands in mid-to-late October with a home game against ranked Notre Dame followed by a road trip to UCF and a home date against Arizona State.
2026 BYU Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Utah Tech TrailblazersLaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT | 8:00pm ETESPN+ | ||
| Saturday | Arizona WildcatsLaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT | 3:30pm ETFOX | ||
| Saturday | at Colorado State RamsCanvas Stadium, Fort Collins, CO | 7:30pm ETCBS/Paramount+ | ||
| Saturday | at TCU Horned FrogsAmon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Friday | Iowa State CyclonesLaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT | 10:15pm ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | 4 Notre Dame Fighting IrishLaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at UCF KnightsAcrisure Bounce House, Orlando, FL | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Arizona State Sun DevilsLaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Holy War | ||||
| Saturday | at 21 Utah UtesRice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Baylor BearsLaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Kansas JayhawksDavid Booth Kansas Mem. Stadium, Lawrence, KS | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Cincinnati BearcatsLaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Friday | vs Big 12 ChampionshipAT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | 8:00pm ETABC | ||
How the 2026 BYU Football Schedule Sets Up
September opens with two home games and an early road test on the 2026 BYU football schedule. Utah Tech and Arizona at LaVell Edwards Stadium, then a trip to Colorado State. That early stretch gives the Cougars a chance to build momentum before Big 12 play intensifies.
October brings a road trip to TCU, Iowa State at home on ESPN, #4 Notre Dame at home, a road game at UCF, and Arizona State at home. The Notre Dame game is the clearest national measuring stick on the slate.
November features the Holy War at #21 Utah, Baylor at home, a road trip to Kansas, and Cincinnati at home. That final stretch will decide seeding for a possible Big 12 Championship appearance.
Home Games at LaVell Edwards Stadium
Seven home dates appear on the 2026 BYU football schedule:
- September 5 vs. Utah Tech
- September 12 vs. Arizona
- October 9 vs. Iowa State
- October 17 vs. #4 Notre Dame
- October 31 vs. Arizona State
- November 14 vs. Baylor
- November 28 vs. Cincinnati
The Notre Dame and Arizona State games will generate the strongest crowds in Provo.
The Games That Decide the Season
Three contests stand out on the 2026 BYU football schedule.
The October 17 home game against #4 Notre Dame is the biggest national stage. The November 7 Holy War at #21 Utah is the most important rivalry measuring stick. The October 9 home date against Iowa State on ESPN is a key mid-season test.
Win two of those three and the Cougars stay in control of their path toward a possible December 4 Big 12 Championship appearance in Arlington.
Where to Watch BYU Cougars Football: TV and Streaming
Confirmed networks on the BYU TV schedule 2026:
- ESPN+ (Sept. 5 vs. Utah Tech)
- FOX (Sept. 12 vs. Arizona)
- CBS/Paramount+ (Sept. 19 at Colorado State)
- ESPN (Oct. 9 vs. Iowa State)
- ABC (Dec. 4 Big 12 Championship)
Most remaining Big 12 games still list TV as TBA. Expect additional network assignments once the final slate is set.
Key Dates at a Glance
- Sept. 5 — Season opener vs. Utah Tech, 8:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+
- Oct. 17 — #4 Notre Dame at home
- Nov. 7 — Holy War at #21 Utah
- Dec. 4 — Potential Big 12 Championship in Arlington, 8:00 p.m. ET, ABC
The 2026 BYU Cougars football schedule opens with two home games and builds toward ranked tests and the Holy War. November will decide everything.
FAQ
When does BYU open the 2026 season?
BYU opens the 2026 season at home against Utah Tech on Saturday, September 5 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
How many home games do the BYU Cougars have in 2026?
The Cougars have seven home games at LaVell Edwards Stadium on the 2026 BYU football schedule: Utah Tech, Arizona, Iowa State, #4 Notre Dame, Arizona State, Baylor, and Cincinnati.
Who do the BYU Cougars play in the Holy War?
On November 7 the Cougars travel to Rice-Eccles Stadium to face #21 Utah in the Holy War. Time and TV are still TBA.
What channel are BYU games on in 2026?
Confirmed networks include ESPN+, FOX, CBS/Paramount+, ESPN, and ABC. Most Big 12 games remain TBA and will be assigned later in the year.
