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The 2026 TCU Horned Frogs football schedule opens with a historic international game against North Carolina in Dublin, Ireland on August 29 as part of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic at Aviva Stadium. Head coach Sonny Dykes guides the Frogs through a 12-game Big 12 slate with seven home games at Amon G. Carter Stadium and two bye weeks built in for extra preparation time. The season opener kicks off August 29 in Dublin against the North Carolina Tar Heels.
2026 TCU Horned Frogs Football Schedule
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
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| 1 | Sat, Aug 29 | vs North Carolina Tar Heels Neutral site | 12:00 PM | ESPN |
| 2 | Sat, Sep 12 | vs Grambling Tigers | 8:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| 3 | Sat, Sep 19 | vs Arkansas State Red Wolves | TBD | TBD |
| 4 | Sat, Sep 26 | @ UCF Knights | TBD | TBD |
| 5 | Sat, Oct 3 | vs BYU Cougars | TBD | TBD |
| Open Date – Bye Week (Sat, Oct 10) | ||||
| 7 | Sat, Oct 17 | @ Baylor Bears | TBD | TBD |
| 8 | Sat, Oct 24 | vs West Virginia Mountaineers | TBD | TBD |
| 9 | Sat, Oct 31 | vs Kansas Jayhawks | TBD | TBD |
| 10 | Fri, Nov 6 | @ Arizona Wildcats | 10:15 PM | ESPN |
| 11 | Sat, Nov 14 | vs Kansas State Wildcats | TBD | TBD |
| 12 | Sat, Nov 21 | vs Utah Utes | TBD | TBD |
| 13 | Thu, Nov 26 | @ Texas Tech Red Raiders | 8:00 PM | ESPN |
All times Eastern. TBD = kickoff/TV not yet announced. Updated May 27, 2026.
* Neutral site game played at Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland (Aer Lingus College Football Classic)
TCU home schedule in 2026 is headlined by Big 12 matchups against BYU (October 3), West Virginia (October 24), Kansas (October 31), Kansas State (November 14), and Utah (November 21) at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth. Road tests at UCF (September 26), Baylor (October 17), Arizona (November 7), and the regular season finale at Texas Tech (November 28) round out a balanced schedule. The two bye weeks give the Horned Frogs added flexibility heading into the most competitive stretch of the Big 12 race.
2026 TCU Horned Frogs Football FAQ
When does TCU play in 2026?
TCU opens the 2026 season on August 29 in Dublin, Ireland against North Carolina. Key home games include BYU (October 3), West Virginia (October 24), Kansas (October 31), Kansas State (November 14), and Utah (November 21). Road games include UCF (September 26), Baylor (October 17), Arizona (November 7), and the regular season finale at Texas Tech (November 28).
When does TCU play in Dublin in 2026?
TCU faces North Carolina on August 29, 2026 at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland as part of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic series. This international opener gives the Horned Frogs a global stage to begin the 2026 campaign and is one of the most anticipated games on the early college football calendar.
Where do the TCU Horned Frogs play home games in 2026?
TCU plays home games at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. The stadium seats approximately 47,000 fans and sits on the TCU campus near downtown Fort Worth. It serves as the home venue for seven 2026 home games including marquee Big 12 matchups against BYU, West Virginia, Kansas, Kansas State, and Utah.
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