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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | vs North Carolina Tar HeelsAviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland | 12:00 PM ETESPN/Disney+ | Loss 15-10 | |
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | vs Grambling State TigersAmon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX | 8:00 PM ETESPN+ | Win 63-7 | |
| Saturday | vs Arkansas State Red WolvesAmon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX | 8:00 PM ETESPNU | Win 31-7 | |
| Saturday | at UCF KnightsAcrisure Bounce House, Orlando, FL | 3:30 PM ETFS1 | Loss 21-13 | |
| Saturday | vs #10 BYU CougarsAmon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX | 7:00 PM ETESPN/Disney+ | Loss 17-10 | |
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | at Baylor BearsMcLane Stadium, Waco, TX | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs West Virginia MountaineersAmon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX | Time TBA ETTV TBA | Homecoming | |
| Saturday | vs 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 | vs Kansas State WildcatsAmon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs 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 |
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Dublin Opener and Early Home Stand
TCU Horned Frogs Football Schedule 2026 starts 4,700 miles from Fort Worth in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic.
- North Carolina in Dublin (Aug 29)
- Bye week (Sept 5)
- Grambling State at home (Sept 12)
- Arkansas State at home (Sept 19)
That international opener will test travel recovery and early-season readiness.
UCF Road Trip, Then BYU at Home
A road game closes September before the first major Big 12 test arrives.
- UCF on the road (Sept 26)
- No. 10 BYU at home (Oct 3)
- Bye week (Oct 10)
Mid-Season Stretch Through Homecoming
A manageable October sequence follows the second bye.
- Baylor on the road (Oct 17)
- West Virginia at home for Homecoming (Oct 24)
- Kansas at home (Oct 31)
Late Friday Night in Tucson and Closing Home Dates
November brings a tough travel slot and strong home tests.
- Arizona on the road (Nov 6, 10:15 p.m. ET)
- Kansas State at home (Nov 14)
- Utah at home (Nov 21)
Thanksgiving Night Finale at Texas Tech
TCU vs Texas Tech 2026 ends the regular season on the road.
- Texas Tech on the road (Nov 26, Thanksgiving night)
- Big 12 Championship (Dec 4, if qualified)
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
- 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.
