The 2026 Florida State Football Schedule does not wait long to get interesting. A Monday night home game against SMU. A road trip to Alabama in Week 4. And Louisville, Miami, and Clemson all packed inside a five-week stretch. For Florida State Seminoles football, the early high-profile tests and the late rivalry closer against Florida will define the season. Here is the complete 2026 Florida State Football Schedule with dates, locations, times and television information.
2026 Florida State Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | vs New Mexico State AggiesDoak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL | 7:00 PM ETThe CW | Win 34-17 | |
| Monday | vs SMU MustangsDoak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL | 7:30 PM ETESPN | Loss 27-24 | |
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | at Alabama Crimson TideBryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL | 3:30 PM ETABC | Loss 50-36 | |
| Saturday | vs Central Arkansas BearsDoak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL | 3:00 PM ETACCN | Win 34-7 | |
| Saturday | vs Virginia CavaliersDoak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL | 3:30 PM ETESPN2 | Win 38-7 | |
| Friday | at Louisville CardinalsL&N Stadium, Louisville, KY | 7:00 PM ETESPN | Loss 44-20 | |
| Saturday | at Miami (FL) HurricanesHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | vs Clemson TigersDoak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Boston College EaglesAlumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, MA | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Friday | at Pitt PanthersAcrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA | 7:00 PM ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | vs NC State WolfpackDoak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL | Time TBA ETTV TBA | Homecoming | |
| Friday | vs Florida GatorsDoak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL | 3:30 PM ETABC | ||
| Saturday | vs ACC ChampionshipBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC | 12:00 PM ETABC |
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Early Tests on the 2026 Florida State Football Schedule
An unusual opener, then Alabama looms
- New Mexico State at home
- SMU at home on a Monday night
- Bye week
- Alabama on the road
Florida State Seminoles football opens with a manageable home game, then gets a rare Monday night national stage against SMU before the first true measuring-stick trip to Tuscaloosa.
The Middle of the Florida State ACC Schedule 2026
A short home cushion, then the gauntlet begins
- Central Arkansas at home
- Virginia at home
- Louisville on the road
- Miami on the road
- Bye week
Central Arkansas and Virginia give Doak Campbell two straight home dates. Then the Florida State ACC schedule 2026 turns demanding with back-to-back road games against Louisville and Miami.
Clemson, Boston College, and Pitt
Three straight ACC tests
- Clemson at home on Halloween
- Boston College on the road
- Pitt on a Friday night
Clemson visits Tallahassee, followed by two consecutive road games. This portion of the Florida State Football Schedule will test depth and consistency.
How the Year Closes
- NC State at home for Homecoming
- Florida State vs Florida 2026 at home
- ACC Championship if still alive
NC State visits for Homecoming before the regular season ends with the annual rivalry. Florida State vs Florida 2026 closes the year at Doak Campbell on a Friday.
Florida State Football Home Games 2026
Florida State has eight true home games at Doak Campbell Stadium:
- New Mexico State (Aug 29)
- SMU (Sep 7)
- Central Arkansas (Sep 26)
- Virginia (Oct 3)
- Clemson (Oct 31)
- NC State (Nov 21)
- Florida (Nov 27)
The 2026 Florida State Football Schedule challenges Florida State Seminoles football from the opening weeks through the final regular-season rivalry game. Eight home games at Doak Campbell Stadium provide a strong base, while the early Alabama road trip, the Miami and Clemson tests, and the late stretch against Pitt and Florida will determine the ceiling. How the Seminoles respond to those high-stakes windows will shape the entire season narrative.
FAQ
When does Florida State football play its first game in 2026?
Florida State opens the 2026 Florida State Football Schedule at home against New Mexico State on Saturday, August 29, at Doak Campbell Stadium.
When is Florida State vs Florida 2026?
Florida State vs Florida 2026 closes the regular season on Friday, November 27, at home at Doak Campbell Stadium, kickoff at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
How many home games does Florida State play in 2026?
Florida State has eight Florida State football home games in 2026 at Doak Campbell Stadium: New Mexico State, SMU, Central Arkansas, Virginia, Clemson, NC State, and Florida.
What is Florida State’s toughest stretch on the 2026 schedule?
The run from Louisville (road) through Miami (road) and eventually Clemson (home) — October 9 through October 31 — is the toughest stretch on the Florida State ACC schedule 2026, alongside the September 19 road trip to Alabama.
