2026 Navy Football Schedule: Games, Kickoff Times and Key Matchups

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A road trip to Florida Atlantic in Week 2. The Air Force rivalry at Falcon Stadium in October. And a neutral-site game with Notre Dame at Gillette Stadium. That is the shape of the 2026 Navy Football Schedule.

2026 Navy Football Schedule

2026 Navy Football Schedule
Date Opponent Location Time (ET) TV
Sat, Sep 5Towson TigersNavy-Marine Corps Mem. Stadium, Annapolis, MD3:30 PMCBSSN
Sat, Sep 12at Florida Atlantic OwlsFlagler CU Stadium, Boca Raton, FL7:30 PMESPNU or ESPN+
Sat, Sep 19—OFF——
Fri, Sep 25at UAB BlazersProtective Stadium, Birmingham, AL7:00 PMESPN
Sat, Oct 3at Air Force FalconsFalcon Stadium, Colorado Springs, CO12:00 PMCBS/Paramount+
Sat, Oct 10Tulsa Golden HurricaneNavy-Marine Corps Mem. Stadium, Annapolis, MD3:30 PMCBSSN
Sat, Oct 17at UTSA RoadrunnersAlamodome, San Antonio, TXTime TBATV TBA
Sat, Oct 24North Texas Mean Green (Homecoming)Navy-Marine Corps Mem. Stadium, Annapolis, MD3:30 PMCBSSN
Sat, Oct 31vs Notre Dame Fighting IrishGillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA12:00 PMABC or ESPN
Sat, Nov 7Temple OwlsNavy-Marine Corps Mem. Stadium, Annapolis, MD3:30 PMCBSSN
Sat, Nov 14—OFF——
Sat, Nov 21Memphis TigersNavy-Marine Corps Mem. Stadium, Annapolis, MD12:00 PMTV TBA
Sat, Nov 28at Charlotte 49ersJerry Richardson Stadium, Charlotte, NCTime TBATV TBA
Sat, Dec 5American ChampionshipSite, City TBD8:00 PMABC
Sat, Dec 12vs Army Black KnightsMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ3:00 PMCBS/Paramount+

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How the season opens

  • Towson at home on Sept. 5
  • Road game at Florida Atlantic on Sept. 12
  • Bye on Sept. 19
  • Friday night at UAB on Sept. 25

Navy Midshipmen football starts with a home opener in Annapolis. After that, the schedule turns to the road for two straight true road tests. A short recovery window sits between the Boca Raton trip and the Friday night game in Birmingham.

Rivalry dates and Homecoming

  • Air Force at Falcon Stadium on Oct. 3
  • Tulsa at home on Oct. 10
  • Road trip to UTSA on Oct. 17
  • North Texas for Homecoming on Oct. 24
  • Notre Dame at Gillette Stadium on Oct. 31

The Air Force rivalry is one of the most storied series in the sport. From there, the Navy AAC schedule mixes a home date, a long trip to San Antonio, and Homecoming before the neutral-site showdown with Notre Dame in Foxborough.

Closing stretch and America’s Game

  1. Temple at home on Nov. 7
  2. Bye week on Nov. 14
  3. Memphis at home on Nov. 21
  4. Road game at Charlotte on Nov. 28
  5. American Championship on Dec. 5 if Navy qualifies
  6. Navy vs Army 2026 at MetLife Stadium on Dec. 12

Temple and Memphis give Annapolis two more home dates before the final road trip. Either way, the year still ends the way it always does — Army-Navy at MetLife Stadium, one of the strongest traditions in college football.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Navy open the 2026 season?
Saturday, Sept. 5 at home against Towson at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, 3:30 p.m. ET on CBSSN.

When is Navy vs Army 2026?
Saturday, Dec. 12 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, 3:00 p.m. ET on CBS.

When do the Midshipmen play Notre Dame?
Saturday, Oct. 31 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, 12:00 p.m. ET on ABC or ESPN.

How many home games are on the schedule?
Five at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium: Towson, Tulsa, North Texas, Temple and Memphis.

Where is the full Navy Football Schedule listed?
The complete 2026 Navy Football Schedule with dates, times and TV info is in the table above.

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