The 2026 Arizona Wildcats football schedule includes 12 games across a demanding Big 12 slate, with six home games at Arizona Stadium in Tucson. A highlight of the year is the Territorial Cup rivalry game against Arizona State on November 28, one of the most storied rivalries in college football. The season opens on September 5 at home against Northern Arizona.
2026 Arizona Wildcats Football Schedule
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat, Sep 5 | vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks | TBD | TBD |
| 2 | Sat, Sep 12 | @ BYU Cougars | TBD | TBD |
| 3 | Sat, Sep 19 | vs Northern Illinois Huskies | TBD | TBD |
| 4 | Sat, Sep 26 | @ Washington State Cougars | TBD | TBD |
| 5 | Sat, Oct 3 | vs Cincinnati Bearcats | TBD | TBD |
| 6 | Sat, Oct 10 | @ West Virginia Mountaineers | TBD | TBD |
| Open Date – Bye Week (Sat, Oct 17) | ||||
| 8 | Sat, Oct 24 | vs Iowa State Cyclones | TBD | TBD |
| 9 | Sat, Oct 31 | @ Texas Tech Red Raiders | TBD | TBD |
| 10 | Fri, Nov 6 | vs TCU Horned Frogs | TBD | TBD |
| 11 | Sat, Nov 14 | vs Utah Utes | TBD | TBD |
| 12 | Sat, Nov 21 | @ Kansas State Wildcats | TBD | TBD |
| 13 | Sat, Nov 28 | vs Arizona State Sun Devils | TBD | TBD |
All times Eastern. TBD = kickoff/TV not yet announced. Updated May 2026.
Arizona’s 2026 Big 12 slate is anchored by a home stretch in November featuring TCU (Nov. 7), Utah (Nov. 14), and the Territorial Cup against Arizona State (Nov. 28). The Wildcats must navigate challenging road trips at BYU, Washington State, West Virginia, Texas Tech, and Kansas State to contend in the conference standings.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Arizona play Arizona State in 2026?
Arizona hosts Arizona State in the Territorial Cup on November 28, 2026 at Arizona Stadium in Tucson. The rivalry game is the regular season finale for both programs and one of the longest-running rivalries in college football history.
What conference does Arizona play in for 2026?
Arizona competes in the Big 12 Conference in 2026 after joining from the Pac-12. The Wildcats play nine conference games as part of the Big 12 round-robin schedule.
Where do the Arizona Wildcats play home games in 2026?
Arizona plays home games at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona. The stadium seats approximately 57,000 fans and has been home to the Wildcats since 1929. Since joining the Big 12 Conference in 2024, Arizona Stadium has hosted several notable conference matchups as the program builds its identity in its new league.
