A season opener in Dublin, Ireland. BYU visiting Fort Worth in October. And a Thanksgiving night trip to Texas Tech closing out the year. The 2026 TCU Football Schedule starts about as far from home as a college football season can begin.
TCU Horned Frogs football opens overseas, hosts several strong Big 12 opponents, and finishes with a holiday road game against a ranked rival. Here is the complete 2026 TCU Football Schedule with dates, locations, times and television information.
2026 TCU Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus College Football Classic | ||||
| Saturday | vs North Carolina Tar HeelsAviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland | 12:00 PM ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | Grambling State TigersAmon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX | 8:00 PM ETESPN+ | ||
| Saturday | Arkansas State Red WolvesAmon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX | 8:00 PM ETESPNU | ||
| Saturday | at UCF KnightsAcrisure Bounce House, Orlando, FL | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | BYU CougarsAmon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | at Baylor BearsMcLane Stadium, Waco, TX | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Homecoming | ||||
| Saturday | West Virginia MountaineersAmon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Kansas JayhawksAmon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Friday | at Arizona WildcatsCasino Del Sol Stadium, Tucson, AZ | 10:15 PM ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | Kansas State WildcatsAmon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Utah UtesAmon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Thursday | at Texas Tech Red RaidersGalaxy Stadium, Lubbock, TX | 8:00 PM ETESPN | ||
| Friday | vs Big 12 ChampionshipAT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | 8:00 PM ETABC | ||
A Season Opener Across the Atlantic
TCU Horned Frogs Football Schedule 2026 opens about 4,700 miles from Fort Worth, facing North Carolina in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on August 29. A bye week on September 5 gives the Horned Frogs time to recover from the trip before Grambling State and Arkansas State both visit Fort Worth for back-to-back 8:00 p.m. kickoffs.
That international opener will test travel recovery and early-season readiness.
UCF on the Road, Then BYU Comes to Town
A trip to UCF closes out September before the TCU Big 12 schedule 2026 delivers one of its marquee dates — BYU visiting Amon G. Carter Stadium on October 3. A second bye week on October 10 sets up a manageable stretch: a road trip to Baylor, followed by West Virginia visiting for Homecoming and Kansas closing out the month at home.
A Late Friday Night in Tucson, Then Kansas State and Utah
A Friday night road trip to Arizona kicks off at 10:15 p.m. ET on November 6, an unusually late slot given the travel involved. Kansas State visits Fort Worth the following week before Utah arrives on November 21, setting up the season’s most demanding closing sequence.
A Thanksgiving Night Trip to Texas Tech
TCU vs Texas Tech 2026 closes the regular season on Thanksgiving night, a road trip to Texas Tech on November 26 broadcast on ESPN. If TCU is still playing December 4, the Horned Frogs will be in Arlington for the Big 12 Championship.
TCU Football Home Games 2026
TCU has seven home games at Amon G. Carter Stadium in 2026: Grambling State, Arkansas State, BYU, West Virginia, Kansas, Kansas State and Utah. The dates against BYU, Kansas State and Utah stand out as the highest-profile opportunities at home.
The 2026 TCU Football Schedule features an international opener, a strong mid-season home stretch, and a holiday road finale against Texas Tech. How the Horned Frogs handle the Dublin trip, the BYU home date, and the closing stretch against Utah and Texas Tech will shape the entire season.
FAQ
When does TCU play its first game on the 2026 schedule?
TCU Football Schedule 2026 opens against North Carolina in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday, August 29.
When is TCU vs Texas Tech 2026?
TCU vs Texas Tech 2026 closes the regular season on Thanksgiving night, Thursday, November 26, on the road at Galaxy Stadium in Lubbock.
How many home games does TCU play in 2026?
TCU has seven TCU football home games in 2026 at Amon G. Carter Stadium: Grambling State, Arkansas State, BYU, West Virginia, Kansas, Kansas State and Utah.
What is TCU’s toughest stretch on the 2026 schedule?
The closing run of Utah (home) into Texas Tech (road) on Thanksgiving night is the toughest stretch on the TCU Big 12 schedule 2026, alongside the early home date against BYU.
