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 | LIU SharksDavid Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS | 8:00 PM ETESPNU | ||
| Border Showdown | ||||
| Friday | Missouri TigersDavid Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS | 8:00 PM ETFOX | ||
| Union Jack Classic | ||||
| Saturday | vs Arizona State Sun DevilsWembley Stadium, London, England | 12:00 PM ETFS1 | ||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersDavid Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Utah UtesRice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Sunflower Showdown | ||||
| Saturday | at Kansas State WildcatsBill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan, KS | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Homecoming | ||||
| Saturday | Baylor BearsDavid Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at TCU Horned FrogsAmon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | 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 | 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 | ||
Border Showdown Under the Lights, Then London
Kansas Jayhawks Football Schedule 2026 opens on a Friday against LIU Sharks before the Border Showdown against Missouri arrives just a week later, also under Friday night lights at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. A week after that, Kansas flies to London for the Union Jack Classic against Arizona State at Wembley Stadium — a genuine international showcase before a bye week on September 26 gives the roster time to recover.
Those early rivalry and international dates set a unique tone for the season.
Middle Tennessee, Then Utah on the Road
Middle Tennessee gives Lawrence a home date before the Kansas Big 12 schedule 2026 sends the Jayhawks to Utah on October 10, the first true ranked road test of the season.
The Sunflower Showdown, Then Baylor for Homecoming
The Sunflower Showdown against Kansas State follows a week later, a rivalry that never needs extra stakes attached regardless of either team’s record. Baylor visits Lawrence for Homecoming before a road trip to TCU closes out October.
UCF, West Virginia, and a Closing Ranked Stretch
UCF comes home in November before a road trip to West Virginia. Then BYU visits Lawrence on November 21, setting up the toughest closing sequence of the season before Kansas wraps the regular season on the road at Oklahoma State. If Kansas is still playing December 4, the Jayhawks will be in Arlington for the Big 12 Championship.
Kansas Football Home Games 2026
Kansas has six home games at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in 2026: LIU, Missouri, Middle Tennessee, Baylor, UCF and BYU. The dates against Missouri, Baylor and BYU stand out as the highest-profile opportunities at home.
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.
