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 | Utah Tech TrailblazersLaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT | 8:00 PM ETESPN+ | ||
| Saturday | Arizona WildcatsLaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT | 3:30 PM ETFOX | ||
| Saturday | at Colorado State RamsCanvas Stadium, Fort Collins, CO | 7:30 PM ETCBS/Paramount+ | ||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | at TCU Horned FrogsAmon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Friday | Iowa State CyclonesLaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT | 10:15 PM ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | 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 | 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 | 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 | Cincinnati BearcatsLaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Friday | vs Big 12 ChampionshipAT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | 8:00 PM ETABC |
An Early Home Stretch, Then a Road Trip to Colorado State
BYU opens the 2026 BYU Cougars football schedule with two straight home games — Utah Tech and Arizona — before hitting the road for Colorado State on September 19. A bye week on September 26 sets up the toughest early test of the season.
That early home presence against Arizona gives the Cougars a chance to start strong in front of their own fans.
TCU on the Road, Then a Late Friday Night
A trip to TCU opens October before Iowa State visits Provo for an unusually late 10:15 p.m. ET kickoff on a Friday night. The BYU Big 12 schedule 2026 then delivers its biggest non-conference date of the year.
BYU vs Notre Dame 2026 Headlines the Home Slate
Notre Dame visits LaVell Edwards Stadium on October 17, a nationally relevant matchup that could shape the entire season’s conversation. A road trip to UCF follows before Arizona State comes to Provo on Halloween.
Utah, Baylor, and a Closing Road Trip
A trip to Utah opens November — the rivalry that always carries extra weight regardless of either team’s record — before Baylor visits Provo and a road trip to Kansas closes out the toughest stretch of the season. Cincinnati gives BYU a home date to close the regular season. If BYU is still playing December 4, the Cougars will be in Arlington for the Big 12 Championship.
BYU Football Home Games 2026
BYU has seven home games at LaVell Edwards Stadium in 2026: Utah Tech, Arizona, Iowa State, Notre Dame, Arizona State, Baylor and Cincinnati. The dates against Arizona, Notre Dame and Arizona State stand out as the highest-profile opportunities at home.
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.
