The 2026 Syracuse Football Schedule opens at home against New Hampshire on September 5 at 12:00 p.m. ET. The 2026 Syracuse Orange football schedule 2026 features 13 regular-season games plus a potential ACC Championship berth, with a late-September bye and high-profile home dates against ranked Louisville, SMU and Notre Dame.
JMA Wireless Dome hosts seven home dates on the 2026 Syracuse Football Schedule. The toughest stretch lands in late October and November with consecutive home games against ranked opponents before a closing road swing.
2026 Syracuse Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | New Hampshire WildcatsJMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, NY | 12:00pm ETACCN | ||
| Saturday | California Golden BearsJMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, NY | 3:30pm ETACCN | ||
| Thursday | at Pitt PanthersAcrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA | 7:30pm ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | at UConn HuskiesRentschler Field, East Hartford, CT | 12:00pm ETCBSSN | ||
| Saturday | at Virginia CavaliersScott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | 24 Louisville CardinalsJMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, NY | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at North Carolina Tar HeelsKenan Memorial Stadium, Chapel Hill, NC | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | 19 SMU MustangsJMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, NY | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Clemson TigersJMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, NY | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at NC State WolfpackCarter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh, NC | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Boston College EaglesAlumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, MA | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | 4 Notre Dame Fighting IrishJMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, NY | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs ACC ChampionshipBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC | 12:00pm ETABC |
How the 2026 Syracuse Football Schedule Sets Up
September opens with two home games and an early road test on the 2026 Syracuse Football Schedule. New Hampshire and California at the Dome, a Thursday night trip to Pitt on ESPN, then a bye. That early stretch gives the Orange a chance to settle in before ACC play intensifies.
October brings road games at UConn and Virginia, a home date against #24 Louisville, a road trip to North Carolina, and #19 SMU at home. The Louisville and SMU games are the clearest ranked measuring sticks inside the Dome.
November features Clemson at home, consecutive road games at NC State and Boston College, and a season-ending home date against #4 Notre Dame. That final stretch will decide seeding for a possible ACC Championship appearance.
Home Games at JMA Wireless Dome
Seven home dates appear on the 2026 Syracuse Football Schedule:
- September 5 vs. New Hampshire
- September 12 vs. California
- October 17 vs. #24 Louisville
- October 31 vs. #19 SMU
- November 7 vs. Clemson
- November 28 vs. #4 Notre Dame
The Louisville, SMU, Clemson and Notre Dame games will generate the loudest crowds in Syracuse.
The Games That Decide the Season
Three contests stand out on the 2026 Syracuse Football Schedule.
The October 17 home game against #24 Louisville is an early ACC measuring stick. The October 31 home date against #19 SMU is a key ranked test. The November 28 home game against #4 Notre Dame is the biggest national stage on the slate.
Win two of those three and the Orange stay in control of their path toward a possible December 5 ACC Championship appearance in Charlotte.
Where to Watch Syracuse Orange Football: TV and Streaming
Confirmed networks on the Syracuse TV schedule 2026:
- ACCN (Sept. 5 vs. New Hampshire and Sept. 12 vs. California)
- ESPN (Sept. 17 at Pitt)
- CBSSN (Oct. 3 at UConn)
- ABC (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
- Sept. 5 — Season opener vs. New Hampshire, 12:00 p.m. ET, ACCN
- Oct. 17 — #24 Louisville at home
- Oct. 31 — #19 SMU at home
- Nov. 28 — #4 Notre Dame at home
- Dec. 5 — Potential ACC Championship in Charlotte, noon, ABC
The 2026 Syracuse Football Schedule opens with two home games and builds toward ranked tests inside the Dome. November will decide everything.
FAQ
When does Syracuse open the 2026 season?
Syracuse opens the 2026 season at home against New Hampshire on Saturday, September 5 at 12:00 p.m. ET on ACCN.
How many home games do the Syracuse Orange have in 2026?
The Orange have seven home games at JMA Wireless Dome on the Syracuse football schedule 2026: New Hampshire, California, #24 Louisville, #19 SMU, Clemson, and #4 Notre Dame.
Who do the Syracuse Orange play on November 28?
On November 28 the Orange host #4 Notre Dame at JMA Wireless Dome. Time and TV are still TBA.
What channel are Syracuse games on in 2026?
Confirmed networks include ACCN, ESPN, CBSSN, and ABC. Most ACC games remain TBA and will be assigned later in the year.
