The 2026 Clemson football schedule front-loads about as much travel and difficulty as a season opener can hold.
A road trip to Baton Rouge to open the year. A Friday night flight to Berkeley in late September. And Miami visiting Death Valley before October settles in. For Clemson Tigers football, the early high-profile tests and the late rivalry closer against South Carolina will define the season.
Here is the complete 2026 Clemson football schedule with dates, locations, times and television information.
2026 Clemson Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | at LSU TigersTiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA | 7:30 PM ETABC | ||
| Saturday | Georgia Southern EaglesMemorial Stadium, Clemson, SC | 7:30 PM ETACCN | ||
| Saturday | North Carolina Tar HeelsMemorial Stadium, Clemson, SC | 12:00 PM ETESPN | ||
| Friday | at California Golden BearsCal Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, CA | 10:30 PM ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | Miami (FL) HurricanesMemorial Stadium, Clemson, SC | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | Charleston Southern BuccaneersMemorial Stadium, Clemson, SC | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Homecoming | ||||
| 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 | 7:30 PM ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | South Carolina GamecocksMemorial Stadium, Clemson, SC | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs ACC ChampionshipBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC | 12:00 PM ETABC | ||
LSU on the Road, Then a Fast Home Stretch
Clemson opens the 2026 Clemson Tigers football schedule with one of the toughest openers in the country — a trip to Baton Rouge to face LSU on September 5, a Saturday night environment that has rattled plenty of visiting teams before. Georgia Southern and North Carolina give Death Valley two straight home dates to recover before the schedule turns unusual again. For Clemson Tigers football, surviving that early road test with momentum would set a strong foundation.
A Friday Night Flight to Berkeley
Clemson vs California 2026 sends the Tigers cross-country for a Friday night kickoff at 10:30 p.m. ET on September 25 — as demanding a travel swing as exists on the entire ACC calendar. Miami visits Memorial Stadium the following week for one of the marquee dates on the Clemson ACC schedule 2026, before a bye week on October 10 gives the roster a real chance to reset.
A Manageable Middle, Then Florida State and Syracuse
Charleston Southern and Virginia Tech (Homecoming) round out a lighter mid-October stretch before Clemson hits the road again — first at Florida State on Halloween, then at Syracuse the following week. Georgia Tech comes home on November 14 before a Friday night trip to Duke closes out the month. This portion of the Clemson football schedule tests consistency across multiple environments.
The Rivalry Closes It Out
Clemson vs South Carolina 2026 wraps the regular season at Memorial Stadium on November 28, the annual rivalry that has decided plenty of seasons on both sides of the border. If Clemson is still playing December 5, it is in Charlotte for the ACC Championship.
The 2026 Clemson football schedule challenges Clemson Tigers football from the opening night in Baton Rouge through the final regular-season rivalry game. Seven home games at Memorial Stadium provide a solid base, while the early trips to LSU and California, the Miami home date, and the late stretch against Florida State, Syracuse and South Carolina will determine the ceiling. How the Tigers respond to those high-stakes windows will shape the entire season narrative.
FAQ
When does Clemson football play its first game in 2026?
Clemson opens the 2026 Clemson football schedule on the road against LSU on Saturday, September 5, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge.
When is Clemson vs Miami 2026?
Clemson vs Miami 2026 is set for Saturday, October 3, at home at Memorial Stadium in Clemson.
How many home games does Clemson play in 2026?
Clemson has seven Clemson football home games in 2026 at Memorial Stadium: Georgia Southern, North Carolina, Miami, Charleston Southern, Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech, and South Carolina.
When is Clemson vs South Carolina 2026?
Clemson vs South Carolina 2026 closes the regular season on Saturday, November 28, at home at Memorial Stadium.
