Pac-12 Unveils 2026 Football Schedule
The Pac-12 has officially announced its 2026 Football Schedule, marking a notable expansion in the conference. Starting on Saturday, October 3, eight teams will participate, unlike the previous two seasons where only two members were active. This year’s lineup includes new teams such as Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, and Utah State from the Mountain West Conference, alongside Texas State from the Sun Belt Conference.
2026 Pac-12 Football Schedule Overview
In the 2026 season, each Pac-12 team will engage in a seven-game round-robin conference schedule. The regular season concludes with a flex scheduling week aimed at optimizing opportunities for playoff berths. These flex games, which will be treated as non-conference contests, do not affect league standings.
Flex Week Details
For the final week, scheduled for Saturday, November 28, key matchups include:
- Boise State at Utah State
- Texas State at Colorado State
- San Diego State at Fresno State
- Oregon State at Washington State
The Pac-12 can modify these matchups based on playoff implications. Home teams for these flex games include Colorado State, Fresno State, Utah State, and Washington State. The arrangement ensures that each team has at least six home games and four against fellow conference opponents.
Non-Conference Highlights
Exciting non-conference games are also scheduled for each team throughout the season, including:
- Boise State at Oregon
- BYU at Colorado State
- Fresno State at USC
- Texas Tech at Oregon State
- San Diego State at UCLA
- Texas State at Texas
- Utah State at Washington
- Washington State at Washington
Championship Game Details
The 2026 Pac-12 Championship Game will take place on Friday, December 4, at the home stadium of the top seed in the conference. This event will be broadcasted on CBS and streamed via Paramount+.
Commissioner Teresa Gould expressed excitement for the upcoming season, stating that the schedule release marks a significant milestone in the conference’s evolution. The new format signifies a strategic vision for the future of Pac-12 football, with national coverage across CBS Sports, USA Network, and The CW.
2026 Pac-12 Football Schedule Breakdown
| Date | Matchup |
|---|---|
| Sept. 5 | Boise State at Oregon |
| Sept. 12 | Memphis at Boise State |
| Sept. 19 | BYU at Colorado State |
| Sept. 26 | Colorado State at UTSA |
| Oct. 3 | Fresno State at Washington State |
| Oct. 10 | Boise State at Fresno State |
| Oct. 17 | Colorado State at Texas State |
| Oct. 24 | Boise State at Washington State |
| Oct. 31 | Colorado State at Utah State |
| Nov. 7 | Boise State at Colorado State |
| Nov. 14 | Colorado State at Washington State |
| Nov. 21 | Colorado State at Fresno State |
| Nov. 28 | Flex Matchups TBD |
| Dec. 4 | PAC-12 Championship Game |
The 2026 Pac-12 Football Schedule promises to deliver an exciting season for fans and teams alike, setting the stage for a new chapter in college football.
