A Thursday night road trip to Georgia Tech opens the year. Texas Tech and Utah both visit Boulder in October. And a late Friday night kickoff against Houston closes out the home slate. The 2026 Colorado Football Schedule starts with a national showcase and never fully steps out of the spotlight.
Colorado Buffaloes football opens on the road under the lights, hosts two strong Big 12 opponents in October, and finishes with a mix of late-night home and road tests. Here is the complete 2026 Colorado Football Schedule with dates, locations, times and television information.
2026 Colorado Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsBobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, GA | 8:00 PM ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | Weber State WildcatsFolsom Field, Boulder, CO | 3:30 PM ETESPN+ | ||
| Saturday | at Northwestern WildcatsNW Medicine at Martin Stadium, Evanston, IL | 7:30 PM ETFOX or FS1 | ||
| Saturday | at Baylor BearsMcLane Stadium, Waco, TX | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Homecoming | ||||
| Saturday | Texas Tech Red RaidersFolsom Field, Boulder, CO | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | Utah UtesFolsom Field, Boulder, CO | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Oklahoma State CowboysBoone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, OK | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Kansas State WildcatsFolsom Field, Boulder, CO | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Arizona State Sun DevilsMountain America Stadium, Tempe, AZ | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Homecoming | ||||
| Friday | Houston CougarsFolsom Field, Boulder, CO | 10:15 PM ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | at Cincinnati BearcatsNippert Stadium, Cincinnati, OH | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | UCF KnightsFolsom Field, Boulder, CO | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Friday | vs Big 12 ChampionshipAT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | 8:00 PM ETABC | ||
A Thursday Night Opener, Then a Manageable Home Start
Colorado Buffaloes Football Schedule 2026 opens with a Thursday night road trip to Georgia Tech, a national showcase before the calendar even reaches a full week. Weber State gives Boulder a home date before Colorado hits the road again — first Northwestern, then Baylor — closing out a demanding, travel-heavy opening month.
That early national exposure sets a high bar for the rest of the season.
Texas Tech and Utah, Back to Back at Home
This is where the Colorado Big 12 schedule 2026 turns serious. Texas Tech visits Folsom Field on October 3, followed by a bye week, then Utah arrives on October 17 — two ranked opponents at home separated only by a week off, the defining stretch of the season.
Oklahoma State, Then a Manageable Close to October
A road trip to Oklahoma State follows before Kansas State visits Boulder on Halloween, giving Colorado a home date to close out the month.
Arizona State, a Late Kickoff, and the Stretch Run
A road trip to Arizona State opens November before Houston visits Folsom Field for a late Friday night kickoff at 10:15 p.m. ET. Colorado closes the regular season on the road at Cincinnati before returning home for UCF on November 28. If Colorado is still playing December 4, the Buffaloes will be in Arlington for the Big 12 Championship.
Colorado Football Home Games 2026
Colorado has six home games at Folsom Field in 2026: Weber State, Texas Tech, Utah, Kansas State, Houston and UCF. The dates against Texas Tech and Utah stand out as the highest-profile opportunities at home.
The 2026 Colorado Football Schedule features a national opener, a strong mid-season home stretch against ranked teams, and late-season travel. How the Buffaloes handle the Georgia Tech road game, the Texas Tech-Utah home stretch, and the closing stretch will shape the entire year.
FAQ
When does Colorado play its first game on the 2026 schedule?
Colorado Football Schedule 2026 opens on the road against Georgia Tech on Thursday, September 3, at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
When is Colorado vs Utah 2026?
Colorado vs Utah 2026 is set for Saturday, October 17, at home at Folsom Field in Boulder.
How many home games does Colorado play in 2026?
Colorado has six Colorado football home games in 2026 at Folsom Field: Weber State, Texas Tech, Utah, Kansas State, Houston and UCF.
What is Colorado’s toughest stretch on the 2026 schedule?
The run from Texas Tech (home) through Utah (home) — October 3 and October 17 — ranks as the toughest stretch on the Colorado Big 12 schedule 2026.
