The Clemson football schedule 2026 opens on the road at #11 LSU on September 5 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Clemson football schedule 2026 features 13 regular-season games plus a potential ACC Championship berth, with a mid-October bye and the Palmetto Bowl against South Carolina at the end.
Memorial Stadium hosts seven home dates on the Clemson football schedule 2026. The toughest early test comes right away against ranked LSU, followed later by a home date against #7 Miami.
2026 Clemson Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | at 11 LSU TigersTiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA | 7:30pm ETABC | ||
| Saturday | Georgia Southern EaglesMemorial Stadium, Clemson, SC | 7:30pm ETACCN | ||
| Saturday | North Carolina Tar HeelsMemorial Stadium, Clemson, SC | 12:00pm ETESPN | ||
| Friday | at California Golden BearsCal Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, CA | 10:30pm ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | 7 Miami (FL) HurricanesMemorial Stadium, Clemson, SC | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | Charleston So. BuccaneersMemorial Stadium, Clemson, SC | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Virginia Tech HokiesMemorial Stadium, Clemson, SC | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Florida State SeminolesDoak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Syracuse OrangeJMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, NY | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsMemorial Stadium, Clemson, SC | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Friday | at Duke Blue DevilsWallace Wade Stadium, Durham, NC | 7:30pm ETESPN | ||
| Palmetto Bowl | ||||
| Saturday | South Carolina GamecocksMemorial Stadium, Clemson, SC | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs ACC ChampionshipBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC | 12:00pm ETABC | ||
How the Clemson Football Schedule 2026 Sets Up
September is demanding right from the start on the Clemson football schedule 2026. A road trip to #11 LSU on ABC, then two home games against Georgia Southern and North Carolina, followed by a cross-country trip to California. That early stretch mixes a ranked road opener with two solid home dates and a late-night West Coast game.
October brings a home date against #7 Miami, the bye week, Charleston Southern at home, and Virginia Tech at home. The Miami game is the clear early measuring stick inside Death Valley.
November features road games at Florida State and Syracuse, a home date against Georgia Tech, a Friday night trip to Duke on ESPN, and the Palmetto Bowl against South Carolina at home. That final month will decide seeding for a possible ACC Championship appearance.
Home Games at Memorial Stadium
Seven home dates appear on the Clemson Tigers football schedule 2026:
- September 12 vs. Georgia Southern
- September 19 vs. North Carolina
- October 3 vs. #7 Miami
- October 17 vs. Charleston Southern
- October 24 vs. Virginia Tech
- November 14 vs. Georgia Tech
- November 28 vs. South Carolina (Palmetto Bowl)
The Miami and South Carolina games will generate the loudest crowds in Death Valley.
The Games That Decide the Season
Three dates stand out on the Clemson Tigers football schedule 2026.
The September 5 road opener at #11 LSU sets the tone immediately. The October 3 home game against #7 Miami is the biggest early ACC test. The November 28 Palmetto Bowl against South Carolina always carries extra weight, regardless of records.
Win two of those three and the Tigers stay firmly in control of their path toward a December 5 ACC Championship appearance in Charlotte.
Where to Watch: TV and Streaming
Confirmed networks on the Clemson TV schedule 2026:
- ABC (Sept. 5 at LSU and Dec. 5 ACC Championship)
- ACCN (Sept. 12 vs. Georgia Southern)
- ESPN (Sept. 19 vs. North Carolina, Sept. 25 at California, and Nov. 20 at Duke)
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 at #11 LSU, 7:30 p.m. ET, ABC
- Oct. 3 — #7 Miami at home
- Oct. 10 — Bye week
- Nov. 20 — At Duke, 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
- Nov. 28 — Palmetto Bowl vs. South Carolina
- Dec. 5 — Potential ACC Championship in Charlotte, noon, ABC
The Clemson football schedule 2026 opens with a ranked road test and closes with the Palmetto Bowl. November will decide everything.
FAQ
When does Clemson open the 2026 season? Clemson opens the 2026 season on the road at #11 LSU on Saturday, September 5 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
How many home games do the Clemson Tigers have in 2026? The Tigers have seven home games at Memorial Stadium on the Clemson football schedule 2026: Georgia Southern, North Carolina, #7 Miami, Charleston Southern, Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech, and South Carolina.
Who do the Clemson Tigers play in the Palmetto Bowl? On November 28 the Tigers host South Carolina in the Palmetto Bowl at Memorial Stadium. Time and TV are still TBA.
What channel are Clemson games on in 2026? Confirmed networks include ABC, ACCN, and ESPN. Most ACC games remain TBA and will be assigned later in the year.
