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The 2026 Louisville Cardinals football schedule features a 13-game ACC slate under head coach Jeff Brohm. The Cardinals open with a neutral-site clash against Ole Miss before returning to Cardinal Stadium for home games against Villanova, SMU, and Wake Forest to start conference play. The season opens on September 5 against Ole Miss at a neutral site.
2026 Louisville Cardinals Football Schedule
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 6 | @ Ole Miss Rebels Neutral site | 7:30 PM | ABC |
| 2 | Fri, Sep 11 | vs Villanova Wildcats | 7:00 PM | ACCN |
| 3 | Sat, Sep 19 | vs SMU Mustangs | 3:30 PM | ESPN/ESPN2 |
| 4 | Sat, Sep 26 | vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons | TBD | TBD |
| 5 | Sat, Oct 3 | @ NC State Wolfpack | TBD | TBD |
| 6 | Fri, Oct 9 | vs Florida State Seminoles | 7:00 PM | ESPN |
| 7 | Sat, Oct 17 | @ Syracuse Orange | TBD | TBD |
| Open Date – Bye Week (Sat, Oct 24) | ||||
| 9 | Sat, Oct 31 | vs Stanford Cardinal | TBD | TBD |
| 10 | Sat, Nov 7 | @ Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | TBD | TBD |
| 11 | Sat, Nov 14 | @ North Carolina Tar Heels | TBD | TBD |
| 12 | Sat, Nov 21 | vs Pittsburgh Panthers | TBD | TBD |
| 13 | Sat, Nov 28 | @ Kentucky Wildcats | TBD | TBD |
All times Eastern. TBD = kickoff/TV not yet announced. Updated May 27, 2026.
Louisville’s 2026 season is highlighted by the home matchup against Florida State on October 9 and Stanford on October 31. The Cardinals face tough road assignments at NC State, Syracuse, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, and Kentucky while competing for an ACC divisional title. The season finale at Kentucky on November 28 carries significant bowl implications.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Louisville play in 2026?
Louisville opens the 2026 season on September 5 against Ole Miss in a neutral-site game. Key home games include Florida State (October 9) and Stanford (October 31). Road games include NC State (October 3), Syracuse (October 17), Georgia Tech (November 7), North Carolina (November 14), and Kentucky (November 28).
Who does Louisville play in non-conference games in 2026?
Louisville’s 2026 non-conference schedule includes Ole Miss in a neutral-site opener (September 5), Villanova at home (September 11), and a season-ending road trip to Kentucky (November 28) as part of their annual rivalry game.
Where do the Louisville Cardinals play home games in 2026?
Louisville plays home games at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. The stadium seats approximately 61,000 fans and is located near the famous Churchill Downs racetrack. It has undergone multiple renovations and remains one of the top venues in the ACC.
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