A road trip to Duke opens the year. A visit to Kansas State follows two weeks later. And two Friday night games in October put New Orleans on a national stage more than once. That is the shape of the 2026 Tulane Football Schedule.
How the season opens
- Road game at Duke on Sept. 5
- South Alabama at home on Sept. 12
- Road trip to Kansas State on Sept. 19
- Southern Miss at home on Sept. 26
Tulane Green Wave football starts with a true ACC test in Durham. After that, South Alabama visits Yulman Stadium. A Power Four road game in Manhattan then follows before Southern Miss closes out a hard first month.
October slate and Friday nights
- Bye week on Oct. 3
- Road trip to Army on Oct. 10
- Memphis under the lights on Oct. 16
- UTSA at home on Oct. 24
- Friday night at Charlotte on Oct. 30
The open date gives the roster a short reset. From there, the Tulane AAC schedule mixes a trip to West Point with two strong home dates. Memphis on a Friday night is one of the biggest games of the year in New Orleans.
Homecoming and the finish
- Tulsa for Homecoming on Nov. 7
- Road trip to Rice on Nov. 14
- North Texas at home on Nov. 21
- Road game at USF to close the regular season
Tulsa is a solid Homecoming opponent. The Green Wave then hit the road for Rice before North Texas returns them home. USF wraps the regular season in Tampa, though the official date may land on either Nov. 27 or Nov. 28. If Tulane reaches the American Championship, that game is set for Dec. 5.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Tulane open the 2026 season?
Saturday, Sept. 5 on the road at Duke, Wallace Wade Stadium, 3:30 p.m. ET on ACCN.
When is Tulane vs Duke 2026?
It is the season opener — Saturday, Sept. 5 in Durham, 3:30 p.m. ET on ACCN.
How many home games are on the schedule?
Six at Yulman Stadium: South Alabama, Southern Miss, Memphis, UTSA, Tulsa and North Texas.
What is the toughest stretch of the year?
The early run with road trips to Duke and Kansas State inside three weeks, plus the Friday night stretch in October.
Where is the full Tulane Football Schedule listed?
The complete 2026 Tulane Football Schedule with dates, times and TV info is in the table above.
