A Friday night flight to Stanford to open the year. A Thursday night home game four days later. And a trip to Notre Dame under the lights in November. The 2026 Miami Football Schedule starts fast and never really settles into a routine. For Miami Hurricanes football, the early cross-country test and the high-profile ACC and non-conference dates will define the season. Here is the complete 2026 Miami Football Schedule with dates, locations, times and television information.
2026 Miami (FL) Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | at Stanford CardinalStanford Stadium, Stanford, CA | 9:00 PM ETESPN | Win 45-6 | |
| Thursday | vs Florida A&M RattlersHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL | 8:00 PM ETACCN | Win 77-7 | |
| Friday | at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsAllegacy Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC | 7:30 PM ETESPN | Win 33-20 | |
| Saturday | vs Central Michigan ChippewasHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL | 6:30 PM ETThe CW | Win 52-3 | |
| Saturday | at Clemson TigersMemorial Stadium, Clemson, SC | 7:30 PM ETABC | Win 41-13 | |
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | vs Florida State SeminolesHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Pitt PanthersHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at North Carolina Tar HeelsKenan Memorial Stadium, Chapel Hill, NC | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Notre Dame Fighting IrishNotre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, IN | 7:30 PM ETNBC/Peacock | ||
| Saturday | vs Duke Blue DevilsHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL | Time TBA ETTV TBA | Homecoming | |
| Saturday | vs Virginia Tech HokiesHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Boston College EaglesHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs ACC ChampionshipBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC | 12:00 PM ETABC |
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Early Tests on the 2026 Miami Football Schedule
A cross-country opener, then back home fast
- Stanford on the road late at night
- Florida A&M at home on a Thursday night
- Wake Forest on the road
- Central Michigan at home
Miami Hurricanes football opens with a Friday night trip to Stanford, followed almost immediately by a Thursday night home game. The opening month mixes travel and quick turnarounds.
The Middle of the Miami ACC Schedule 2026
Clemson on the road, then a bye
- Clemson on the road
- Bye week
- Florida State at home
- Pitt at home
October opens with a trip to Clemson before a bye week. Florida State visits for one of the fiercest rivalries in the conference, followed by Pitt at Hard Rock Stadium.
A Manageable Stretch, Then Notre Dame
- North Carolina on the road
- Miami vs Notre Dame 2026 on the road under the lights
A road trip to North Carolina closes October. Then the Miami ACC schedule 2026 delivers its signature non-conference date: Miami vs Notre Dame 2026 at Notre Dame Stadium on November 7.
How the Year Closes
- Duke at home for Homecoming
- Virginia Tech at home
- Boston College at home
- ACC Championship if still alive
Duke visits for Homecoming before two more home dates close the regular season.
Miami Football Home Games 2026
Miami has seven true home games at Hard Rock Stadium:
- Florida A&M (Sep 10)
- Central Michigan (Sep 26)
- Florida State (Oct 17)
- Pitt (Oct 24)
- Duke (Nov 14)
- Virginia Tech (Nov 21)
- Boston College (Nov 28)
The 2026 Miami Football Schedule challenges Miami Hurricanes football from the opening cross-country trip through the final regular-season home games. Seven home games at Hard Rock Stadium provide a solid base, while the early Stanford test, the Clemson and Florida State dates, and the Notre Dame road trip will determine the ceiling. How the Hurricanes respond to those high-stakes windows will shape the entire season narrative.
FAQ
When does Miami football play its first game in 2026?
Miami opens the 2026 Miami Football Schedule on the road against Stanford on Friday, September 4, at Stanford Stadium.
When is Miami vs Notre Dame 2026?
Miami vs Notre Dame 2026 is set for Saturday, November 7, on the road at Notre Dame Stadium, kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock.
How many home games does Miami play in 2026?
Miami has seven Miami football home games in 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium: Florida A&M, Central Michigan, Florida State, Pitt, Duke, Virginia Tech, and Boston College.
What is Miami’s toughest stretch on the 2026 schedule?
The opening month — a road trip to Stanford followed by Wake Forest on the road — is the toughest early stretch on the Miami ACC schedule 2026, with the Notre Dame road trip in November standing out as the marquee remaining test.
