A neutral-site opener against Auburn in Atlanta. Two ranked home games in the season’s second half. And a closing stretch that ends on the road in Houston. The 2026 Baylor Football Schedule opens with real national exposure before settling into Big 12 play. Baylor Bears football starts the year on a national stage, then balances home dates with difficult road tests across the conference. Here is the complete 2026 Baylor Football Schedule with dates, locations, times and television information.
2026 Baylor Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | vs Auburn TigersMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA | 3:30 PM ETABC/Disney+ | Loss 17-16 | |
| Saturday | vs Prairie View A&M PanthersMcLane Stadium, Waco, TX | 8:00 PM ETESPN+ | Win 44-3 | |
| Saturday | vs Louisiana Tech BulldogsMcLane Stadium, Waco, TX | 4:00 PM ETESPNU | Win 36-19 | |
| Saturday | vs Colorado BuffaloesMcLane Stadium, Waco, TX | 12:00 PM ETESPN2 | Win 23-13 | |
| Saturday | at Arizona State Sun DevilsMountain America Stadium, Tempe, AZ | 10:30 PM ETESPN | Win 55-19 | |
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | vs TCU Horned FrogsMcLane Stadium, Waco, TX | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Kansas JayhawksDavid Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Friday | at UCF KnightsAcrisure Bounce House, Orlando, FL | 7:30 PM ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | vs Iowa State CyclonesMcLane Stadium, Waco, TX | Time TBA ETTV TBA | Homecoming | |
| Saturday | at BYU CougarsLaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Texas Tech Red RaidersMcLane Stadium, Waco, TX | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Houston CougarsTDECU Stadium, Houston, TX | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Friday | vs Big 12 ChampionshipAT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | 8:00 PM ETABC |
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National Stage Opener and Early Home Stretch
Auburn in Atlanta, then three home games
- Auburn at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Prairie View A&M at home
- Louisiana Tech at home
- Colorado at home
The Baylor Football Schedule opens with Baylor vs Auburn 2026 in the Aflac Kickoff Game. Three straight home dates follow before the schedule turns toward the road.
Arizona State Road Trip and TCU at Home
Arizona State away, bye, TCU home, then Kansas and UCF
- Arizona State in Tempe
- Bye week
- TCU at McLane Stadium
- Kansas on the road
- UCF on a Friday night
A trip to Arizona State opens October. TCU visits for one of the marquee home dates before the Baylor Big 12 schedule 2026 sends the Bears on consecutive road games.
Homecoming and Ranked Back-to-Back
Iowa State for Homecoming, BYU away, Texas Tech at home
- Iowa State for Homecoming
- BYU on the road
- Texas Tech at home
Iowa State visits on November 7. The toughest stretch of ranked competition follows with a road trip to BYU and Texas Tech visiting Waco.
Closing Road Game
Houston on the road
- Houston at TDECU Stadium
- Big 12 Championship if still alive
The regular season wraps on the road at Houston.
Baylor Football Home Games 2026
Six home dates at McLane Stadium:
- Prairie View A&M
- Louisiana Tech
- Colorado
- TCU
- Iowa State
- Texas Tech
The 2026 Baylor Football Schedule opens with national exposure, features a strong mid-season home stretch, and closes with difficult road and rivalry-style tests. How the Bears handle the Auburn opener, the TCU home date, and the late stretch against BYU and Texas Tech will shape the entire season.
FAQ
When does Baylor football play its first game in 2026?
Baylor opens the 2026 Baylor Football Schedule against Auburn in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 5.
When is Baylor vs Auburn 2026?
Baylor vs Auburn 2026 is the season opener, set for Saturday, September 5, at a neutral site in Atlanta, kickoff at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
How many home games does Baylor play in 2026?
Baylor has six Baylor football home games in 2026 at McLane Stadium: Prairie View A&M, Louisiana Tech, Colorado, TCU, Iowa State and Texas Tech.
What is Baylor’s toughest stretch on the 2026 schedule?
The back-to-back run of BYU (road) and Texas Tech (home) — November 14 and November 21 — ranks as the toughest stretch on the Baylor Big 12 schedule 2026, alongside the season-opening test against Auburn.
