Arizona visiting Provo in Week 2. A late Friday night kickoff against Iowa State. And Notre Dame coming to LaVell Edwards Stadium before Halloween. The 2026 BYU Football Schedule delivers as much national attention at home as anywhere in the Big 12. BYU Cougars football opens with strong home dates, faces a demanding mid-season stretch, and hosts one of the biggest non-conference games on its calendar. Here is the complete 2026 BYU Football Schedule with dates, locations, times and television information.
2026 BYU Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | vs Utah Tech TrailblazersLaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT | 8:00 PM ETESPN+ | Win 63-7 | |
| Saturday | vs Arizona WildcatsLaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT | 3:30 PM ETFOX | Win 28-17 | |
| Saturday | at Colorado State RamsCanvas Stadium, Fort Collins, CO | 7:30 PM ETCBS/Paramount+ | Win 41-23 | |
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | at TCU Horned FrogsAmon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX | 7:00 PM ETESPN/Disney+ | Win 17-10 | |
| Friday | vs Iowa State CyclonesLaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT | 10:15 PM ETESPN | Win 24-10 | |
| Saturday | vs Notre Dame Fighting IrishLaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at UCF KnightsAcrisure Bounce House, Orlando, FL | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Arizona State Sun DevilsLaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Utah UtesRice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Baylor BearsLaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Kansas JayhawksDavid Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Cincinnati BearcatsLaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Friday | vs Big 12 ChampionshipAT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | 8:00 PM ETABC |
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Strong Home Open and Early Road Trip
Utah Tech and Arizona at home, Colorado State away
- Utah Tech at home
- Arizona at home
- Colorado State on the road
- Bye week
The BYU Football Schedule opens with two straight home games before a road trip to Colorado State.
TCU Road Test and Late Friday Night
TCU away, Iowa State under the lights
- TCU in Fort Worth
- Iowa State at 10:15 p.m. ET
A trip to TCU opens October. Iowa State visits for an unusually late Friday night kickoff.
Notre Dame Headlines the Home Slate
BYU vs Notre Dame 2026, then UCF and Arizona State
- Notre Dame at home
- UCF on the road
- Arizona State at home
BYU vs Notre Dame 2026 arrives October 17. A road trip to UCF follows before Arizona State visits on Halloween.
Rivalry and Closing Stretch
Utah away, Baylor at home, Kansas away, Cincinnati at home
- Utah on the road
- Baylor at home
- Kansas on the road
- Cincinnati at home
A trip to Utah opens November. Baylor visits before a road game at Kansas. Cincinnati closes the regular season at home.
BYU Football Home Games 2026
Seven home dates at LaVell Edwards Stadium:
- Utah Tech
- Arizona
- Iowa State
- Notre Dame
- Arizona State
- Baylor
- Cincinnati
The 2026 BYU Football Schedule features strong early home games, a major non-conference date against Notre Dame, and a demanding late stretch that includes the Utah rivalry. How the Cougars handle the Arizona home opener, the Notre Dame game, and the November stretch against Utah and Kansas will define the season.
FAQ
When does BYU football play its first game in 2026?
BYU opens the 2026 BYU Football Schedule at home against Utah Tech on Saturday, September 5, at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
When is BYU vs Notre Dame 2026?
BYU vs Notre Dame 2026 is set for Saturday, October 17, at home at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo.
How many home games does BYU play in 2026?
BYU has seven BYU football home games in 2026 at LaVell Edwards Stadium: Utah Tech, Arizona, Iowa State, Notre Dame, Arizona State, Baylor and Cincinnati.
What is BYU’s toughest stretch on the 2026 schedule?
The run from TCU (road) through Notre Dame (home) and eventually Utah (road) — October 3 through November 7 — ranks as the toughest stretch on the BYU Big 12 schedule 2026.
