A Thursday night home game against Syracuse in Week 3. A Friday night road trip to Virginia Tech right after Homecoming. And a season-closing stretch that runs through Miami, Louisville, and California. The 2026 Pitt Football Schedule stays busy from the very first Saturday.
Pitt Panthers football opens with three straight home games, then faces a demanding mix of conference road tests and a late-season travel gauntlet. Here is the complete 2026 Pitt Football Schedule with dates, locations, times and television information.
2026 Pitt Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Miami (Ohio) RedHawksAcrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA | 12:30 PM ETThe CW | ||
| Saturday | UCF KnightsAcrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA | 3:30 PM ETESPN2 | ||
| Thursday | Syracuse OrangeAcrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA | 7:30 PM ETESPN | ||
| Homecoming | ||||
| Saturday | Bucknell BisonAcrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA | 12:00 PM ETACCNX | ||
| Friday | at Virginia Tech HokiesLane Stadium, Blacksburg, VA | 7:00 PM ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | North Carolina Tar HeelsAcrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Boston College EaglesAlumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, MA | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Miami (FL) HurricanesHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsAcrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Friday | Florida State SeminolesAcrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA | 7:00 PM ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | at Louisville CardinalsL&N Stadium, Louisville, KY | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at California Golden BearsCalifornia Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, CA | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs ACC ChampionshipBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC | 12:00 PM ETABC | ||
A Thursday Night Showcase, Then Homecoming
Pitt opens the 2026 Pitt Panthers football schedule with three straight home games at Acrisure Stadium — Miami (Ohio), UCF, and a Thursday night matchup with Syracuse under the lights. That early home stand gives the Panthers a chance to build momentum before Bucknell visits for Homecoming on September 26.
The quick turnaround hits immediately after. A Friday night road game at Virginia Tech on October 2 follows Homecoming, an unusually tight window that tests recovery and depth early in the ACC slate.
North Carolina, Then a Road Swing
North Carolina visits Acrisure Stadium on October 10 before the Pitt ACC schedule 2026 sends the Panthers on the road for three of their next four games. A trip to Boston College opens that stretch, followed by Pitt vs Miami 2026 on October 24 at Hard Rock Stadium — the toughest true road test on the entire schedule.
Georgia Tech returns Pitt home on Halloween, offering a chance to regroup before a timely bye week on November 7.
Florida State, Then the Late Road Gauntlet
Florida State visits for a Friday night game on November 13, setting up the final stretch of the regular season. The Panthers close 2026 with back-to-back true road games — at Louisville on November 21 and at California on November 28. That is a demanding way to finish a season that already featured heavy travel.
If Pitt is still playing on December 5, the Panthers will be in Charlotte for the ACC Championship.
Pitt Football Home Games 2026
Pitt has eight home games at Acrisure Stadium in 2026: Miami (Ohio), UCF, Syracuse, Bucknell, North Carolina, Georgia Tech and Florida State. Those dates against Syracuse, North Carolina and Florida State stand out as the clearest opportunities for signature wins that can shape the season.
The 2026 Pitt Football Schedule mixes a strong early home presence with a late-season road grind. How the Panthers handle the Thursday night Syracuse game, the quick turnaround at Virginia Tech, the road trip to Miami, and the closing stretch at Louisville and California will decide whether this year becomes a step forward in the ACC.
FAQ
When does Pitt football play its first game in 2026?
Pitt opens the 2026 Pitt Football Schedule at home against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday, September 5, at Acrisure Stadium.
When is Pitt vs Miami 2026?
Pitt vs Miami 2026 is set for Saturday, October 24, on the road at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
How many home games does Pitt play in 2026?
Pitt has eight Pitt football home games in 2026 at Acrisure Stadium: Miami (Ohio), UCF, Syracuse, Bucknell, North Carolina, Georgia Tech and Florida State.
What is Pitt’s toughest stretch on the 2026 schedule?
The closing run of Louisville and California, both on the road in the final two weeks of November, ranks as the toughest stretch on the Pitt ACC schedule 2026, alongside the October road trip to Miami.
