The 2026 Florida State football schedule opens at home against New Mexico State on August 29 at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Florida State football Seminoles schedule 2026 features 13 regular-season games plus a potential ACC Championship berth, with two bye weeks and multiple ranked opponents on the slate.
Doak Campbell Stadium hosts seven home dates on the 2026 Florida State football schedule. The toughest stretch lands in mid-October with consecutive road games at ranked Louisville and #7 Miami.
2026 Florida State Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | New Mexico State AggiesDoak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL | 7:00pm ETThe CW | ||
| Monday | 19 SMU MustangsDoak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL | 7:30pm ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | at 13 Alabama Crimson TideBryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL | 3:30pm ETABC | ||
| Saturday | Central Arkansas BearsDoak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Virginia CavaliersDoak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Friday | at 24 Louisville CardinalsL&N Stadium, Louisville, KY | 7:00pm ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | at 7 Miami (FL) HurricanesHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | Clemson TigersDoak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Boston College EaglesAlumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, MA | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Friday | at Pitt PanthersAcrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA | 7:00pm ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | NC State WolfpackDoak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Friday | Florida GatorsDoak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL | 3:30pm ETABC | ||
| Saturday | vs ACC ChampionshipBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC | 12:00pm ETABC |
How the 2026 Florida State Football Schedule Sets Up
August and early September deliver an early ranked test on the Florida State football schedule 2026. New Mexico State at home, #19 SMU at home on ESPN, a bye, then a road trip to #13 Alabama on ABC. That opening stretch mixes a manageable home opener with two high-profile games against ranked teams.
October brings Virginia at home, then consecutive road games at #24 Louisville and #7 Miami, followed by another bye. Those two ranked road tests in eight days will define the middle of the season.
November features Clemson at home, a road trip to Boston College, a Friday night game at Pitt on ESPN, NC State at home, and the annual matchup against Florida at home on ABC. The final month is packed with ACC and rivalry implications.
Home Games at Doak Campbell Stadium
Seven home dates appear on the Florida State football schedule 2026:
- August 29 vs. New Mexico State
- September 7 vs. #19 SMU
- September 26 vs. Central Arkansas
- October 3 vs. Virginia
- October 31 vs. Clemson
- November 21 vs. NC State
- November 27 vs. Florida
The SMU, Clemson, and Florida games will generate the loudest crowds in Tallahassee.
The Games That Decide the Season
Three contests stand out on the Florida State Seminoles football schedule 2026.
The September 19 road game at #13 Alabama is the first major non-conference measuring stick. The October 9–17 road stretch at Louisville and #7 Miami will likely decide whether the Seminoles stay in the ACC race. The November 27 home game against Florida always carries extra weight.
Win two of those three and the Seminoles stay in control of their path toward a possible December 5 ACC Championship appearance in Charlotte.
Where to Watch Florida State Football: TV and Streaming
Confirmed networks on the Florida State TV schedule 2026:
- The CW (Aug. 29 vs. New Mexico State)
- ESPN (Sept. 7 vs. SMU, Oct. 9 at Louisville, and Nov. 13 at Pitt)
- ABC (Sept. 19 at Alabama, Nov. 27 vs. Florida, and Dec. 5 ACC Championship)
Most remaining ACC games still list TV as TBA. Expect the usual mix of ESPN networks and ACC Network once the final assignments drop.
Key Dates at a Glance
- Aug. 29 — Season opener vs. New Mexico State, 7:00 p.m. ET, The CW
- Sept. 19 — At #13 Alabama, 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC
- Oct. 17 — At #7 Miami
- Nov. 27 — Florida at home, 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC
- Dec. 5 — Potential ACC Championship in Charlotte, noon, ABC
The Florida State Seminoles football schedule 2026 opens early and packs ranked tests throughout. November’s game against Florida will still feel like the one that matters most.
FAQ
When does Florida State open the 2026 season? Florida State opens the 2026 season at home against New Mexico State on Saturday, August 29 at 7:00 p.m. ET on The CW.
How many home games do the Florida State Seminoles have in 2026? The Seminoles have seven home games at Doak Campbell Stadium on the Florida State football schedule 2026: New Mexico State, #19 SMU, Central Arkansas, Virginia, Clemson, NC State, and Florida.
Who do the Florida State Seminoles play on November 27? On November 27 the Seminoles host Florida at Doak Campbell Stadium at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
What channel are Florida State games on in 2026? Confirmed networks include The CW, ESPN, and ABC. Most ACC games remain TBA and will be assigned later in the year.
