A Thursday night road trip to Pitt in Week 3. Louisville and SMU both visiting the Dome in October. And Notre Dame closing out the home slate on the final Saturday of the regular season. The 2026 Syracuse Football Schedule saves its two biggest home dates — Clemson and Notre Dame — for the season’s final stretch. Syracuse Orange football opens with a manageable home start, then faces a mix of short-week road tests and high-profile Dome dates later in the year. Here is the complete 2026 Syracuse Football Schedule with dates, locations, times and television information.
2026 Syracuse Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | vs New Hampshire WildcatsJMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, NY | 12:00 PM ETACCN | Win 66-3 | |
| Saturday | vs California Golden BearsJMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, NY | 3:30 PM ETACCN | Loss 21-18 | |
| Thursday | at Pitt PanthersAcrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA | 7:30 PM ETESPN | Loss 27-13 | |
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | at UConn HuskiesRentschler Field, East Hartford, CT | 12:00 PM ETCBSSN | Win 42-41(OT) | |
| Saturday | at Virginia CavaliersScott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA | 7:30 PM ETACCN | Loss 28-25 | |
| Saturday | vs Louisville CardinalsJMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, NY | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at North Carolina Tar HeelsKenan Memorial Stadium, Chapel Hill, NC | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs SMU MustangsJMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, NY | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Clemson TigersJMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, NY | Time TBA ETTV TBA | Homecoming | |
| Saturday | at NC State WolfpackCarter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh, NC | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Boston College EaglesAlumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, MA | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Notre Dame Fighting IrishJMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, NY | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs ACC ChampionshipBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC | 12:00 PM ETABC |
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Soft Opening Before the Short Week
New Hampshire and California at home, then Pitt on Thursday
- New Hampshire at home
- California at home
- Pitt on a Thursday night
- Bye week
The Syracuse Football Schedule opens with two home games before a Thursday night trip to Pitt. The early short week tests depth before conference play settles in.
Road Games Dominate October
UConn and Virginia away, Louisville home, then North Carolina
- UConn on the road
- Virginia on the road
- Louisville at the Dome
- North Carolina on the road
- SMU at home
October opens with back-to-back true road games. Louisville visits before the Syracuse ACC schedule 2026 sends the Orange to North Carolina. SMU returns them home to close the month.
Clemson Homecoming and the Late Road Pair
Clemson under the Dome, then NC State and Boston College
- Clemson for Homecoming
- NC State on the road
- Boston College on the road
Clemson visits for Homecoming on November 7. From there Syracuse hits the road for two consecutive weeks.
Notre Dame Finale at Home
Syracuse vs Notre Dame 2026 closes the regular season
- Notre Dame at the Dome
- ACC Championship if still alive
Syracuse vs Notre Dame 2026 wraps the regular season at home on November 28, giving the Orange a chance to end the year on a signature win.
Syracuse Football Home Games 2026
Six home dates at the JMA Wireless Dome:
- New Hampshire
- California
- Louisville
- SMU
- Clemson
- Notre Dame
The 2026 Syracuse Football Schedule starts soft at home, features a demanding mid-season road stretch, and saves its biggest home games for the final month. How the Orange handle the Thursday night trip to Pitt, the October road games, and the closing stretch against Clemson and Notre Dame will define the season.
FAQ
When does Syracuse football play its first game in 2026?
Syracuse opens the 2026 Syracuse Football Schedule at home against New Hampshire on Saturday, September 5, at the JMA Wireless Dome.
When is Syracuse vs Notre Dame 2026?
Syracuse vs Notre Dame 2026 is set for Saturday, November 28, at home at the JMA Wireless Dome, closing out the regular season.
How many home games does Syracuse play in 2026?
Syracuse has six Syracuse football home games in 2026 at the JMA Wireless Dome: New Hampshire, California, Louisville, SMU, Clemson and Notre Dame.
What is Syracuse’s toughest stretch on the 2026 schedule?
The run from Clemson (home) through NC State (road) and Boston College (road) — November 7 through November 21 — ranks as the toughest stretch on the Syracuse ACC schedule 2026, right before the Notre Dame season finale.
