A trip to BYU in Week 2. A Friday night home game against TCU that doesn’t kick off until nearly 10:15 p.m. ET. And the Territorial Cup closing out the year against Arizona State. The 2026 Arizona Football Schedule leans heavily on late kickoffs before settling into its biggest rivalry. Arizona Wildcats football opens with multiple late-night home games, faces significant Big 12 road tests, and ends with the Territorial Cup in Tucson. Here is the complete 2026 Arizona Football Schedule with dates, locations, times and television information.
2026 Arizona Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | vs Northern Arizona LumberjacksCasino Del Sol Stadium, Tucson, AZ | 9:30 PM ETESPN+ | Win 35-7 | |
| Saturday | at BYU CougarsLaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT | 3:30 PM ETFOX | Loss 28-17 | |
| Saturday | vs NIU HuskiesCasino Del Sol Stadium, Tucson, AZ | 10:30 PM ETTNT/HBO Max | Win 42-17 | |
| Saturday | at Washington State CougarsMartin Stadium, Pullman, WA | 7:30 PM ETCBS/Paramount+ | Win 34-24 | |
| Saturday | vs Cincinnati BearcatsCasino Del Sol Stadium, Tucson, AZ | 11:00 PM ETFOX | Win 34-7 | |
| Saturday | at West Virginia MountaineersMountaineer Field, Morgantown, WV | 12:00 PM ETTNT/truTV | Win 52-31 | |
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| Saturday | vs Iowa State CyclonesCasino Del Sol Stadium, Tucson, AZ | Time TBA ETTV TBA | Homecoming | |
| Saturday | at Texas Tech Red RaidersGalaxy Stadium, Lubbock, TX | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Friday | vs TCU Horned FrogsCasino Del Sol Stadium, Tucson, AZ | 10:15 PM ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | vs Utah UtesCasino Del Sol Stadium, Tucson, AZ | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Kansas State WildcatsBill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan, KS | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Arizona State Sun DevilsCasino Del Sol Stadium, Tucson, AZ | Time TBA ETTV TBA | Territorial Cup | |
| Friday | vs Big 12 ChampionshipAT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | 8:00 PM ETABC |
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Late-Night Home Openers and Early Road Tests
Northern Arizona late, BYU away, NIU late, Washington State away
- Northern Arizona at 9:30 p.m. ET
- BYU in Provo
- NIU at 10:30 p.m. ET
- Washington State on the road
The Arizona Football Schedule opens with a late-night home game against Northern Arizona before the first real road test at BYU.
October Home Dates and a Tough Road Game
Cincinnati late, West Virginia away, Iowa State for Homecoming, Texas Tech away
- Cincinnati at 11:00 p.m. ET
- West Virginia on the road
- Bye week
- Iowa State for Homecoming
- Texas Tech on Halloween
Cincinnati visits before a road trip to West Virginia. Iowa State arrives for Homecoming before the Arizona Big 12 schedule 2026 sends the Wildcats to Texas Tech.
Back-to-Back Ranked Home Opponents
TCU under the lights, then Utah at home
- TCU at 10:15 p.m. ET
- Utah at home
TCU visits for a Friday night kickoff. Utah follows a week later.
Closing Road Trip and the Territorial Cup
Kansas State away, then Arizona vs Arizona State 2026
- Kansas State on the road
- Arizona State at home
A trip to Kansas State opens the final stretch before Arizona vs Arizona State 2026, the Territorial Cup, wraps the regular season at home.
Arizona Football Home Games 2026
Seven home dates at Casino Del Sol Stadium:
- Northern Arizona
- NIU
- Cincinnati
- Iowa State
- TCU
- Utah
- Arizona State
The 2026 Arizona Football Schedule features multiple late kickoffs, significant Big 12 road travel, and saves the Territorial Cup for the final Saturday. How the Wildcats handle the early trip to BYU, the Halloween road game at Texas Tech, and the late-season stretch against TCU and Utah will shape the entire year.
FAQ
When does Arizona football play its first game in 2026?
Arizona opens the 2026 Arizona Football Schedule at home against Northern Arizona on Saturday, September 5, at Casino Del Sol Stadium.
When is Arizona vs Arizona State 2026?
Arizona vs Arizona State 2026, the Territorial Cup, is set for Saturday, November 28, at home at Casino Del Sol Stadium in Tucson.
How many home games does Arizona play in 2026?
Arizona has seven Arizona football home games in 2026 at Casino Del Sol Stadium: Northern Arizona, NIU, Cincinnati, Iowa State, TCU, Utah and Arizona State.
What is Arizona’s toughest stretch on the 2026 schedule?
The run from Texas Tech (road) through TCU (home) and Utah (home) — October 31 through November 14 — ranks as the toughest stretch on the Arizona Big 12 schedule 2026, alongside the September road trip to BYU.
