The 2026 Virginia Tech Hokies football schedule features a 12-game ACC slate under head coach Brent Pry. The Hokies open with back-to-back home games against VMI and Old Dominion at Lane Stadium before heading on the road for ACC challenges at Maryland and Boston College.
2026 Virginia Tech Hokies Football Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 5 | VMI | Home |
| 2 | Sep 12 | Old Dominion | Home |
| 3 | Sep 19 | @ Maryland | Away |
| 4 | Sep 26 | @ Boston College | Away |
| 5 | Oct 2 | Pittsburgh | Home |
| 6 | Oct 10 | @ California | Away |
| 7 | Oct 17 | Georgia Tech | Home |
| BYE | Oct 31 | BYE WEEK | — |
| 9 | Nov 7 | @ SMU | Away |
| 10 | Nov 14 | Stanford | Home |
| 11 | Nov 20 | @ Miami (FL) | Away |
| 12 | Nov 28 | Virginia | Home |
Virginia Tech’s 2026 schedule includes key home ACC matchups against Pittsburgh (October 2) and Georgia Tech (October 17), with the bye week on October 31 providing a midseason rest. Road games at Maryland, Boston College, California, SMU, and Miami challenge the Hokies throughout the fall. The season closes with the Commonwealth Cup rivalry against Virginia on November 28.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Virginia Tech play in 2026?
Virginia Tech opens the 2026 season on September 5 at home against VMI. Key ACC road games include Maryland (September 19), Boston College (September 26), California (October 10), SMU (November 7), and Miami (November 20). The season finale is the Commonwealth Cup against Virginia on November 28.
When is the Virginia Tech vs Virginia rivalry game in 2026?
Virginia Tech hosts Virginia in the Commonwealth Cup rivalry game on November 28, 2026, closing out the regular season at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg.
