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The 2026 Baylor Bears football schedule features a 12-game Big 12 slate with a neutral-site opener against Auburn in Atlanta and six home games at McLane Stadium in Waco. The Bears face a competitive conference stretch highlighted by home games against TCU, Iowa State, and Texas Tech along with road tests at Arizona State, Kansas, UCF, and BYU. Baylor opens the 2026 season on September 5 against Auburn at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
2026 Baylor Bears Football Schedule
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat, Sep 5 | @ Auburn Tigers Neutral site | 3:30 PM | ABC |
| 2 | Sat, Sep 12 | vs Prairie View A&M Panthers | 8:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| 3 | Sat, Sep 19 | vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | 4:00 PM | ESPNU |
| 4 | Sat, Sep 26 | vs Colorado Buffaloes | TBD | TBD |
| 5 | Sat, Oct 3 | @ Arizona State Sun Devils | TBD | TBD |
| Open Date – Bye Week (Sat, Oct 10) | ||||
| 7 | Sat, Oct 17 | vs TCU Horned Frogs | TBD | TBD |
| 8 | Sat, Oct 24 | @ Kansas Jayhawks | TBD | TBD |
| 9 | Fri, Oct 30 | @ UCF Knights | 7:30 PM | ESPN |
| 10 | Sat, Nov 7 | vs Iowa State Cyclones | TBD | TBD |
| 11 | Sat, Nov 14 | @ BYU Cougars | TBD | TBD |
| 12 | Sat, Nov 21 | vs Texas Tech Red Raiders | TBD | TBD |
| 13 | Sat, Nov 28 | @ Houston Cougars | TBD | TBD |
All times Eastern. TBD = kickoff/TV not yet announced. Updated May 27, 2026.
Baylor’s home schedule in 2026 includes conference games against Colorado (Sep. 26), TCU (Oct. 17), Iowa State (Nov. 7), and Texas Tech (Nov. 21), with the season closing on the road at Houston on November 28. The bye week on October 10 arrives between the Arizona State road trip and the home game against TCU, giving Baylor a valuable rest before a critical November stretch.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Baylor play TCU in 2026?
Baylor hosts TCU at McLane Stadium on October 17, 2026. The in-state Big 12 rivalry between Baylor and TCU is one of the highlights of the conference schedule for both programs each season.
Who does Baylor open the 2026 season against?
Baylor faces Auburn in a neutral-site game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on September 5, 2026. The matchup is a marquee non-conference opener pitting two major programs against each other before Big 12 play begins.
Where do the Baylor Bears play home games in 2026?
Baylor plays home games at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas. Opened in 2014, the stadium seats approximately 45,000 fans and sits along the Brazos River, giving it one of the most scenic settings in college football. McLane Stadium has been central to the program renaissance under recent coaching staffs.
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