A road trip to Tulsa opens the year. No. 2 Oregon visits Stillwater in Week 2. And No. 8 Texas Tech comes to town in mid-November. The 2026 Oklahoma State Football Schedule delivers one of the toughest non-conference tests in the country before the calendar even reaches October.
Oklahoma State Cowboys football opens on the road, hosts a top-five non-conference opponent early, and faces a demanding Big 12 stretch that includes multiple ranked tests. Here is the complete 2026 Oklahoma State Football Schedule with dates, locations, times and television information.
2026 Oklahoma State Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | at Tulsa Golden HurricaneH.A. Chapman Stadium, Tulsa, OK | 3:45 PM ETESPNU | ||
| Saturday | 2 Oregon DucksBoone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, OK | 12:00 PM ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | Murray State RacersBoone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, OK | 7:00 PM ETESPN+ | ||
| Saturday | at West Virginia MountaineersMountaineer Field, Morgantown, WV | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | UCF KnightsBoone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, OK | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Houston CougarsTDECU Stadium, Houston, TX | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Homecoming | ||||
| Saturday | Colorado BuffaloesBoone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, OK | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Iowa State CyclonesJack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Kansas State WildcatsBill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan, KS | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | 8 Texas Tech Red RaidersBoone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, OK | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Arizona State Sun DevilsMountain America Stadium, Tempe, AZ | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Kansas JayhawksBoone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, OK | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Friday | vs Big 12 ChampionshipAT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | 8:00 PM ETABC | ||
A Road Trip to Tulsa, Then Oregon Arrives
Oklahoma State Cowboys Football Schedule 2026 opens on the road against Tulsa before the season’s marquee non-conference date arrives just a week later — No. 2 Oregon visiting Boone Pickens Stadium on September 12, as difficult a Week 2 test as exists anywhere in the country. Murray State gives Stillwater a breather before a road trip to West Virginia closes out September.
That early home date against Oregon will define the first half of the season.
A Bye, Then a Manageable October Start
A bye week on October 3 gives Oklahoma State time to recover from the Oregon test before UCF visits Stillwater. The Oklahoma State Big 12 schedule 2026 then sends the Cowboys on the road to Houston, followed by Colorado visiting for Homecoming on October 24.
Back-to-Back True Road Games, Then Texas Tech
A demanding two-game road stretch follows — first Iowa State, then Kansas State — before No. 8 Texas Tech visits Boone Pickens Stadium on November 14, the toughest ranked home date remaining on the schedule.
Closing on the Road at Arizona State
A trip to Arizona State opens the final stretch before Kansas closes out the regular season at home. If Oklahoma State is still playing December 4, the Cowboys will be in Arlington for the Big 12 Championship.
Oklahoma State Football Home Games 2026
Oklahoma State has six home games at Boone Pickens Stadium in 2026: Oregon, Murray State, UCF, Colorado, Texas Tech and Kansas. The dates against Oregon and Texas Tech stand out as the highest-profile opportunities at home.
The 2026 Oklahoma State Football Schedule features one of the toughest non-conference home games in the country, a solid mid-season stretch, and late ranked competition. How the Cowboys handle the Oregon home date, the back-to-back road games at Iowa State and Kansas State, and the Texas Tech visit will shape the entire season.
FAQ
When does Oklahoma State play its first game on the 2026 schedule?
Oklahoma State Football Schedule 2026 opens on the road against Tulsa on Saturday, September 5, at H.A. Chapman Stadium.
When is Oklahoma State vs Oregon 2026?
Oklahoma State vs Oregon 2026 is set for Saturday, September 12, at home at Boone Pickens Stadium, with No. 2 Oregon visiting Stillwater.
How many home games does Oklahoma State play in 2026?
Oklahoma State has six Oklahoma State football home games in 2026 at Boone Pickens Stadium: Oregon, Murray State, UCF, Colorado, Texas Tech and Kansas.
What is Oklahoma State’s toughest stretch on the 2026 schedule?
The run from Iowa State (road) through Kansas State (road) and Texas Tech (home) — October 31 through November 14 — ranks as the toughest stretch on the Oklahoma State Big 12 schedule 2026, alongside the September 12 home game against No. 2 Oregon.
