The 2026 West Virginia football schedule opens at home against Coastal Carolina on September 5 at 12:00 p.m. ET. The West Virginia Mountaineers face 12 regular-season games plus a potential Big 12 Championship appearance, with a late-October bye and high-profile road tests against ranked Texas Tech and Utah.
Mountaineer Field hosts seven home dates on the 2026 WVU Football schedule. The toughest stretch lands in early-to-mid November with a road trip to ranked Texas Tech followed by home games against Kansas and ranked Houston.
2026 West Virginia Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Coastal Carolina ChanticleersMountaineer Field, Morgantown, WV | 12:00pm ETTNT/HBO Max | ||
| Saturday | UT Martin SkyhawksMountaineer Field, Morgantown, WV | 1:00pm ETESPN+ | ||
| Saturday | vs Virginia CavaliersBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC | 7:30pm ETACCN | ||
| Saturday | Oklahoma State CowboysMountaineer Field, Morgantown, WV | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Iowa State CyclonesJack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Arizona WildcatsMountaineer Field, Morgantown, WV | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Cincinnati BearcatsMountaineer Field, Morgantown, WV | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at TCU Horned FrogsAmon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | at 12 Texas Tech Red RaidersGalaxy Stadium, Lubbock, TX | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Kansas JayhawksMountaineer Field, Morgantown, WV | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | 23 Houston CougarsMountaineer Field, Morgantown, WV | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Friday | at 21 Utah UtesRice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT | 9:00pm ETFOX | ||
| Friday | vs Big 12 ChampionshipAT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | 8:00pm ETABC |
How the 2026 West Virginia Football Schedule Sets Up
September opens with two home games and a neutral-site matchup on the 2026 West Virginia football schedule. Coastal Carolina and UT Martin at Mountaineer Field, a neutral-site game against Virginia in Charlotte, and Oklahoma State at home. That early stretch gives the Mountaineers three games in familiar surroundings before Big 12 play intensifies.
October brings a road trip to Iowa State, Arizona at home, Cincinnati at home, a road game at TCU, and the bye week. The mid-month home dates help build momentum before the final stretch.
November features a road trip to #12 Texas Tech, Kansas at home, #23 Houston at home, and a Friday night road game at #21 Utah on FOX. That final stretch will decide seeding for a possible Big 12 Championship appearance.
Home Games at Mountaineer Field
Seven home dates appear on the 2026 WVU Football schedule:
- September 5 vs. Coastal Carolina
- September 12 vs. UT Martin
- September 26 vs. Oklahoma State
- October 10 vs. Arizona
- October 17 vs. Cincinnati
- November 14 vs. Kansas
- November 21 vs. #23 Houston
The Houston and Oklahoma State games will generate the strongest crowds in Morgantown.
The Games That Decide the Season
Three contests stand out on the 2026 West Virginia football schedule.
The September 19 neutral-site game against Virginia is an early measuring stick. The November 7 road trip to #12 Texas Tech is a key ranked test. The November 27 road game at #21 Utah on FOX will likely decide late-season momentum.
Win two of those three and the Mountaineers stay in control of their path toward a possible December 4 Big 12 Championship appearance in Arlington.
Where to Watch WVU Football
Confirmed networks on the 2026 West Virginia football schedule:
- TNT/HBO Max (Sept. 5 vs. Coastal Carolina)
- ESPN+ (Sept. 12 vs. UT Martin)
- ACCN (Sept. 19 vs. Virginia)
- FOX (Nov. 27 at Utah)
- 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.
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Key Dates at a Glance
- Sept. 5 — Season opener vs. Coastal Carolina, 12:00 p.m. ET, TNT/HBO Max
- Sept. 19 — vs. Virginia in Charlotte, 7:30 p.m. ET, ACCN
- Oct. 31 — Bye week
- Nov. 7 — At #12 Texas Tech
- Nov. 27 — At #21 Utah, 9:00 p.m. ET, FOX
- Dec. 4 — Potential Big 12 Championship in Arlington, 8:00 p.m. ET, ABC
The 2026 West Virginia football schedule opens with three early home-area games and builds toward ranked road tests. November will decide everything.
FAQ
When does West Virginia open the 2026 season?
West Virginia opens the 2026 season at home against Coastal Carolina on Saturday, September 5 at 12:00 p.m. ET on TNT/HBO Max.
How many home games do the West Virginia Mountaineers have in 2026?
The Mountaineers have seven home games at Mountaineer Field on the 2026 West Virginia football schedule: Coastal Carolina, UT Martin, Oklahoma State, Arizona, Cincinnati, Kansas, and #23 Houston.
Who do the West Virginia Mountaineers play on November 27?
On November 27 the Mountaineers travel to Rice-Eccles Stadium to face #21 Utah at 9:00 p.m. ET on FOX.
What channel are West Virginia games on in 2026?
Confirmed networks include TNT/HBO Max, ESPN+, ACCN, FOX, and ABC. Most Big 12 games remain TBA and will be assigned later in the year.
