An NC State opener before September even starts. A neutral-site game against West Virginia in Charlotte. And the Commonwealth Cup closing out the regular season in Blacksburg. The 2026 Virginia Football Schedule carries real rivalry weight on both ends of the calendar. Virginia Cavaliers football opens early, faces a neutral-site rivalry, and ends with the biggest game on its schedule. Here is the complete 2026 Virginia Football Schedule with dates, locations, times and television information.
2026 Virginia Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | vs NC State WolfpackScott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA | 3:30 PM ETESPN | Win 34-8 | |
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Friday | vs Norfolk State SpartansScott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA | 7:00 PM ETACCNX | Win 59-3 | |
| Saturday | vs West Virginia MountaineersBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC | 7:30 PM ETACCN | Loss 38-27 | |
| Saturday | vs Delaware Blue HensScott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA | 6:00 PM ETACCN | Win 42-3 | |
| Saturday | at Florida State SeminolesDoak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL | 3:30 PM ETESPN2 | Loss 38-7 | |
| Saturday | vs Syracuse OrangeScott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA | 7:30 PM ETACCN | Win 28-25 | |
| Saturday | at SMU MustangsGerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, TX | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Friday | vs Duke Blue DevilsScott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA | 7:00 PM ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsAllegacy Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | vs California Golden BearsScott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs North Carolina Tar HeelsScott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Virginia Tech HokiesLane Stadium, Blacksburg, VA | Time TBA ETTV TBA | Commonwealth Cup | |
| Saturday | vs ACC ChampionshipBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC | 12:00 PM ETABC |
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Early Start and Neutral-Site Rivalry
NC State at home, then West Virginia in Charlotte
- NC State in late August
- Bye week
- Norfolk State at home
- West Virginia at Bank of America Stadium
The Virginia Football Schedule opens against NC State before a bye. Norfolk State visits, then Virginia heads to Charlotte for a neutral-site clash with West Virginia.
October Turns Difficult
Florida State on the road, Syracuse home, SMU away
- Florida State in Tallahassee
- Syracuse at Scott Stadium
- SMU in Dallas
Delaware gives Scott Stadium a home date before the Virginia ACC schedule 2026 turns difficult. A trip to Florida State opens October, followed by Syracuse and a road game at SMU.
Friday Night Home Date and Final Road Test of October
Duke under the lights, then Wake Forest on the road
- Duke on a Friday night
- Wake Forest away
- Bye week
Duke visits for a Friday night game before Virginia closes the month at Wake Forest. A second bye sets up the final stretch.
Home Dates Before the Commonwealth Cup
California and North Carolina at home, then Virginia vs Virginia Tech 2026
- California at home
- North Carolina at home
- Virginia Tech on the road
California and North Carolina both visit Scott Stadium before Virginia vs Virginia Tech 2026 closes the regular season at Lane Stadium.
Virginia Football Home Games 2026
Seven home dates at Scott Stadium:
- NC State
- Norfolk State
- Delaware
- Syracuse
- Duke
- California
- North Carolina
The 2026 Virginia Football Schedule carries rivalry weight from the first week through the final Saturday. How the Cavaliers handle the early NC State game, the neutral-site trip against West Virginia, and the closing stretch that ends in Blacksburg will shape the entire season.
FAQ
When does Virginia football play its first game in 2026?
Virginia opens the 2026 Virginia Football Schedule at home against NC State on Saturday, August 29, at Scott Stadium.
When is Virginia vs Virginia Tech 2026?
Virginia vs Virginia Tech 2026, the Commonwealth Cup, is set for Saturday, November 28, on the road at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg.
How many home games does Virginia play in 2026?
Virginia has seven Virginia football home games in 2026 at Scott Stadium: NC State, Norfolk State, Delaware, Syracuse, Duke, California and North Carolina.
What is Virginia’s toughest stretch on the 2026 schedule?
The run from Florida State (road) through Syracuse (home) and SMU (road) — October 3 through October 17 — ranks as the toughest stretch on the Virginia ACC schedule 2026, ahead of the Commonwealth Cup finale in November.
