Two early home wins. A neutral-site victory over Virginia in Charlotte. And a Homecoming date with Cincinnati still ahead. The 2026 West Virginia Football Schedule has already mixed promising starts with tough Big 12 results and now heads into a stretch that includes multiple road tests and a late trip to Utah. West Virginia Mountaineers football opens in Morgantown, hosts several conference games, and closes the regular season on the road. Here is the complete 2026 West Virginia Football Schedule with dates, locations, times and television information.
2026 West Virginia Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersMountaineer Field, Morgantown, WV | 12:00 PM ETTNT/HBO Max | Win 31-24 | |
| Saturday | vs UT Martin SkyhawksMountaineer Field, Morgantown, WV | 1:00 PM ETESPN+ | Win 52-7 | |
| Saturday | vs Virginia CavaliersBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC | 7:30 PM ETACCN | Win 38-27 | |
| Saturday | vs Oklahoma State CowboysMountaineer Field, Morgantown, WV | 7:00 PM ETFS1 | Loss 41-24 | |
| Saturday | at Iowa State CyclonesJack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA | 12:00 PM ETTNT | Loss 45-42 | |
| Saturday | vs Arizona WildcatsMountaineer Field, Morgantown, WV | 12:00 PM ETTNT/truTV | Loss 52-31 | |
| Saturday | vs Cincinnati BearcatsMountaineer Field, Morgantown, WV | Time TBA ETTV TBA | Homecoming | |
| Saturday | at TCU Horned FrogsAmon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | at Texas Tech Red RaidersGalaxy Stadium, Lubbock, TX | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Kansas JayhawksMountaineer Field, Morgantown, WV | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Houston CougarsMountaineer Field, Morgantown, WV | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Friday | at Utah UtesRice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT | 9:00 PM ETFOX | ||
| Friday | vs Big 12 ChampionshipAT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | 8:00 PM ETABC |
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Early Home Wins and Neutral-Site Victory
West Virginia Mountaineers Football Schedule 2026 started with three straight wins before conference play tightened.
- Coastal Carolina at home (Sept 5)
- UT Martin at home (Sept 12)
- Virginia at neutral site in Charlotte (Sept 19)
First Big 12 Tests and Homecoming
September and October brought three consecutive losses before the Homecoming opportunity.
- Oklahoma State at home (Sept 26)
- Iowa State on the road (Oct 3)
- Arizona at home (Oct 10)
- Cincinnati at home for Homecoming (Oct 17)
Road to TCU and a Bye Week
A road trip follows Homecoming before the second bye of the season.
- TCU on the road (Oct 24)
- Bye week (Oct 31)
November Road Trip and Final Home Stand
November features a difficult road game followed by two home dates.
- Texas Tech on the road (Nov 7)
- Kansas at home (Nov 14)
- Houston at home (Nov 21)
Closing Road Trip to Utah
The regular season ends with a late November road game.
- Utah on the road (Nov 27)
West Virginia Football Home Games 2026
West Virginia has seven home games at Mountaineer Field in 2026:
- Coastal Carolina
- UT Martin
- Oklahoma State
- Arizona
- Cincinnati (Homecoming)
- Kansas
- Houston
The dates against Oklahoma State, Cincinnati and Houston stand out as the highest-profile opportunities at home.
The 2026 West Virginia Football Schedule features a solid non-conference start, a tough early Big 12 stretch, and a late road closer at Utah. How the Mountaineers handle Homecoming against Cincinnati, the road games at TCU and Texas Tech, and the final trip to Utah will shape the entire season.
FAQ
When does West Virginia play its first game on the 2026 schedule?
West Virginia Football Schedule 2026 opened at home against Coastal Carolina on Saturday, September 5, at Mountaineer Field.
When is West Virginia vs Utah 2026?
West Virginia vs Utah 2026 is set for Friday, November 27, on the road at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.
How many home games does West Virginia play in 2026?
West Virginia has seven West Virginia football home games in 2026 at Mountaineer Field: Coastal Carolina, UT Martin, Oklahoma State, Arizona, Cincinnati, Kansas and Houston.
What is West Virginia’s toughest stretch on the 2026 schedule?
The mid-season run that included losses to Oklahoma State, Iowa State and Arizona ranks as the toughest stretch so far on the West Virginia Big 12 schedule 2026, with the late road trips to Texas Tech and Utah still ahead.
