The Border Showdown against Missouri under Friday night lights. A trip across the Atlantic to Wembley Stadium the week after that. And the Sunflower Showdown sitting right in the middle of October. The 2026 Kansas Football Schedule opens with two rivalry-flavored dates before the Jayhawks even leave the country. Kansas Jayhawks football starts with consecutive Friday night games, heads overseas, and faces a demanding Big 12 slate that includes both in-state and regional rivalries. Here is the complete 2026 Kansas Football Schedule with dates, locations, times and television information.
2026 Kansas Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | vs LIU SharksDavid Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS | 8:00 PM ETESPNU | Win 51-6 | |
| Friday | vs Missouri TigersDavid Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS | 8:00 PM ETFOX | Loss 38-21 | |
| Saturday | vs Arizona State Sun DevilsWembley Stadium, London, England | 12:00 PM ETFS1 | Loss 24-17 | |
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | vs Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersDavid Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS | 12:00 PM ETESPNU | Win 55-0 | |
| Saturday | at Utah UtesRice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT | 8:00 PM ETESPNews | Loss 41-24 | |
| Saturday | at Kansas State WildcatsBill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan, KS | Time TBA ETTV TBA | Sunflower Showdown | |
| Saturday | vs Baylor BearsDavid Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS | Time TBA ETTV TBA | Homecoming | |
| Saturday | at TCU Horned FrogsAmon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs UCF KnightsDavid Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at West Virginia MountaineersMountaineer Field, Morgantown, WV | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs BYU CougarsDavid Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Oklahoma State CowboysBoone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, OK | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Friday | vs Big 12 ChampionshipAT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | 8:00 PM ETABC |
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Friday Night Rivalry and London Showcase
LIU at home, Kansas vs Missouri 2026, Arizona State in London
- LIU on a Friday night
- Missouri under the lights
- Arizona State at Wembley Stadium
- Bye week
The Kansas Football Schedule opens on a Friday against LIU before the Border Showdown against Missouri. A week later Kansas flies to London for the Union Jack Classic.
Middle Tennessee and Utah Road Test
Middle Tennessee at home, Utah away
- Middle Tennessee at home
- Utah on the road
Middle Tennessee gives Lawrence a home date before the Kansas Big 12 schedule 2026 sends the Jayhawks to Utah.
Sunflower Showdown and Homecoming
Kansas State away, Baylor for Homecoming, TCU away
- Kansas State on the road
- Baylor for Homecoming
- TCU on the road
The Sunflower Showdown against Kansas State follows. Baylor visits for Homecoming before a road trip to TCU.
November Home Dates and Closing Road Games
UCF at home, West Virginia away, BYU at home, Oklahoma State away
- UCF at home
- West Virginia on the road
- BYU at home
- Oklahoma State on the road
UCF comes home before a road trip to West Virginia. BYU visits on November 21. Kansas wraps the regular season on the road at Oklahoma State.
Kansas Football Home Games 2026
Six home dates at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium:
- LIU
- Missouri
- Middle Tennessee
- Baylor
- UCF
- BYU
The 2026 Kansas Football Schedule features early rivalry games, an international showcase, and a demanding Big 12 stretch that includes both the Sunflower Showdown and late ranked competition. How the Jayhawks handle the Border Showdown, the London trip, and the October stretch against Utah and Kansas State will shape the entire season.
FAQ
When does Kansas play its first game on the 2026 schedule?
Kansas Football Schedule 2026 opens at home against LIU on Friday, September 4, at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
When is Kansas vs Missouri 2026?
Kansas vs Missouri 2026, the Border Showdown, is set for Friday, September 11, at home at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
How many home games does Kansas play in 2026?
Kansas has six Kansas football home games in 2026 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium: LIU, Missouri, Middle Tennessee, Baylor, UCF and BYU.
Where is Kansas’s international game in 2026?
Kansas Football Schedule 2026 includes the Union Jack Classic against Arizona State at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, September 19.
