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The 2026 Clemson Tigers football schedule features a challenging slate under head coach Dabo Swinney, highlighted by a season-opening road trip to Baton Rouge to face the LSU Tigers. Clemson will also host Miami (FL) in what figures to be one of the biggest ACC matchups of the season, before closing with the annual rivalry game against South Carolina on November 28.
The Tigers have a BYE week on October 10, sitting at 4-0 heading into their stretch run. Download the printable 2026 Clemson Tigers football schedule below as a free PDF or XLSX spreadsheet – perfect for printing and posting at home.
2026 Clemson Tigers Football Schedule
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat, Sep 5 | @ LSU Tigers | 7:30 PM | ABC |
| 2 | Sat, Sep 12 | vs Georgia Southern Eagles | 7:30 PM | ACCN |
| 3 | Sat, Sep 19 | vs North Carolina Tar Heels | 12:00 PM | ESPN |
| 4 | Fri, Sep 25 | @ California Golden Bears | 10:30 PM | ESPN |
| 5 | Sat, Oct 3 | vs Miami Hurricanes | TBD | TBD |
| Open Date – Bye Week (Sat, Oct 10) | ||||
| 7 | Sat, Oct 17 | vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers | TBD | TBD |
| 8 | Sat, Oct 24 | vs Virginia Tech Hokies | TBD | TBD |
| 9 | Sat, Oct 31 | @ Florida State Seminoles | TBD | TBD |
| 10 | Sat, Nov 7 | @ Syracuse Orange | TBD | TBD |
| 11 | Sat, Nov 14 | vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | TBD | TBD |
| 12 | Fri, Nov 20 | @ Duke Blue Devils | 7:30 PM | ESPN |
| 13 | Sat, Nov 28 | vs South Carolina Gamecocks | TBD | TBD |
All times Eastern. TBD = kickoff/TV not yet announced. Updated May 27, 2026.
Printable 2026 Clemson Tigers Football Schedule
Download the free printable 2026 Clemson Tigers football schedule as a PDF or XLSX. Both files are formatted to print cleanly on a single page and feature Clemson’s official orange and purple colors.
Key Games to Watch
@ LSU – September 5: Clemson opens the season on the road against the LSU Tigers in what could be one of the best Week 1 matchups of the year. A win in Baton Rouge would immediately set the tone for a College Football Playoff run.
Miami (FL) – October 3: The Tigers host the Hurricanes in a marquee ACC showdown. Clemson has historically dominated this rivalry but Miami has been rising. Death Valley will be rocking for this one.
@ Florida State – October 31: A Halloween road trip to Tallahassee adds some spice to what is always a heated ACC rivalry. Florida State has pushed Clemson in recent years and this one figures to be a tough road test.
South Carolina – November 28: The Palmetto Bowl closes the regular season as it almost always does. Clemson leads the all-time series and the home crowd at Death Valley will be looking to send the Tigers off to a bowl game on a high note.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Clemson’s 2026 season start?
Clemson opens the 2026 season on September 5 with a road game at LSU.
Who does Clemson play at home in 2026?
Clemson’s 2026 home schedule includes Georgia Southern, North Carolina, Miami (FL), Charleston Southern, Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech, and South Carolina.
When is Clemson’s bye week in 2026?
Clemson’s bye week falls on October 10, 2026 – after five straight weeks of play to open the season.
What conference does Clemson play in?
Clemson competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Their 2026 ACC schedule includes games against North Carolina, California, Miami (FL), Virginia Tech, Florida State, Syracuse, Georgia Tech, and Duke.
Who is Clemson’s head coach in 2026?
Dabo Swinney remains Clemson’s head coach in 2026. He has led the Tigers to two national championships and is one of the winningest coaches in program history.
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