The 2026 Boston College football schedule does not offer much in the way of a soft landing once October arrives.
A road trip to Cincinnati to open the year. A Friday night home game against Rutgers. And a closing stretch that runs through South Bend and Miami Gardens. For Boston College Eagles football, the early manageable slate provides a chance to build before the ACC tests and high-profile road games define the season.
Here is the complete 2026 Boston College football schedule with dates, locations, times and television information.
2026 Boston College Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | at Cincinnati BearcatsNippert Stadium, Cincinnati, OH | 3:30 PM ETFOX | ||
| Friday | Rutgers Scarlet KnightsAlumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, MA | 7:30 PM ETESPN2 | ||
| Saturday | Maine Black BearsAlumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, MA | 2:00 PM ETACCNX | ||
| Saturday | Virginia Tech HokiesAlumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, MA | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at SMU MustangsGerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, TX | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Homecoming | ||||
| Saturday | Pitt PanthersAlumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, MA | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsBobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, GA | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Duke Blue DevilsWallace Wade Stadium, Durham, NC | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Florida State SeminolesAlumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, MA | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Notre Dame Fighting IrishNotre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, IN | 3:30 PM ETNBC/Peacock | ||
| Saturday | Syracuse OrangeAlumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, MA | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Miami (FL) HurricanesHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs ACC ChampionshipBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC | 12:00 PM ETABC | ||
A Road Opener, Then a Manageable Home Stretch
Boston College opens the 2026 Boston College Eagles football schedule on the road at Cincinnati before returning home for three straight games — a Friday night matchup with Rutgers, then Maine, then Virginia Tech. It is about as gentle a start as the ACC allows, and the Eagles will need the cushion before October turns demanding. Those early home games give Boston College Eagles football a chance to establish identity in front of the Alumni Stadium crowd.
SMU on the Road, Then a Bye
A trip to SMU on October 3 is the first real road test of the season, and it lands right before a timely bye week on October 10 gives Boston College a chance to regroup. Surviving that early conference road environment would set a positive tone for the rest of the Boston College ACC schedule 2026.
A Grueling Closing Stretch
This is where the Boston College football schedule gets serious. Pitt visits for Homecoming on October 17, then the Eagles hit the road for three straight — Georgia Tech, Duke, and eventually a trip to Notre Dame on November 14, a nationally televised Saturday in South Bend. Florida State breaks up that road stretch with a home date on November 7. Boston College vs Notre Dame 2026 sits right in the middle of what is easily the toughest month on the schedule.
Closing at Miami
Syracuse gives Chestnut Hill one last home game on November 21 before the regular season wraps at Miami on November 28 — as difficult a way to close a season as exists in the conference. If Boston College is playing December 5, it is in Charlotte for the ACC Championship.
The 2026 Boston College football schedule challenges Boston College Eagles football from the opening road trip through the final regular-season game in Miami Gardens. Six true home games at Alumni Stadium provide a solid base, while the early Cincinnati test, the Notre Dame road game, and the late stretch against Georgia Tech, Duke and Miami will determine the ceiling. How the Eagles respond to those high-stakes windows will shape the entire season narrative.
FAQ
When does Boston College football play its first game in 2026?
Boston College opens the 2026 Boston College football schedule on the road against Cincinnati on Saturday, September 5, at Nippert Stadium.
When is Boston College vs Notre Dame 2026?
Boston College vs Notre Dame 2026 is set for Saturday, November 14, on the road at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, with kickoff at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock.
How many home games does Boston College play in 2026?
Boston College has six Boston College football home games in 2026 at Alumni Stadium: Rutgers, Maine, Virginia Tech, Pitt, Florida State, and Syracuse.
What is Boston College’s toughest stretch on the 2026 schedule?
The closing run from Georgia Tech (road) through Duke (road), Notre Dame (road), and Miami (road) — October 24 through November 28 — is the toughest stretch on the Boston College ACC schedule 2026.
