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The 2026 West Virginia Mountaineers football schedule features a 13-game Big 12 slate with a home-heavy early schedule at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown. The Mountaineers open with games against Coastal Carolina, UT Martin, and Virginia before a key Big 12 home opener against Oklahoma State on September 26. The season begins on September 5 at home against Coastal Carolina.
2026 West Virginia Mountaineers Football Schedule
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat, Sep 5 | vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | 12:00 PM | TNT/HBO Max |
| 2 | Sat, Sep 12 | vs UT Martin Skyhawks | 1:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| 3 | Sat, Sep 19 | @ Virginia Cavaliers Neutral site | 7:30 PM | ACCN |
| 4 | Sat, Sep 26 | vs Oklahoma State Cowboys | TBD | TBD |
| 5 | Sat, Oct 3 | @ Iowa State Cyclones | TBD | TBD |
| 6 | Sat, Oct 10 | vs Arizona Wildcats | TBD | TBD |
| 7 | Sat, Oct 17 | vs Cincinnati Bearcats | TBD | TBD |
| 8 | Sat, Oct 24 | @ TCU Horned Frogs | TBD | TBD |
| Open Date – Bye Week (Sat, Oct 31) | ||||
| 10 | Sat, Nov 7 | @ Texas Tech Red Raiders | TBD | TBD |
| 11 | Sat, Nov 14 | vs Kansas Jayhawks | TBD | TBD |
| 12 | Sat, Nov 21 | vs Houston Cougars | TBD | TBD |
| 13 | Fri, Nov 27 | @ Utah Utes | 9:00 PM | FOX |
All times Eastern. TBD = kickoff/TV not yet announced. Updated May 27, 2026.
West Virginia’s 2026 schedule is anchored by key home Big 12 matchups against Oklahoma State (September 26), Arizona (October 10), Cincinnati (October 17), Kansas (November 14), and Houston (November 21). The Mountaineers face demanding road trips at Iowa State, TCU, Texas Tech, and Utah, with the bye week on October 31 arriving at a key midseason juncture.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does West Virginia play in 2026?
West Virginia opens the 2026 season on September 5 at home against Coastal Carolina. Key Big 12 road games include Iowa State (October 3), TCU (October 24), Texas Tech (November 7), and Utah (November 28). Key home games include Oklahoma State (September 26) and Cincinnati (October 17).
What are West Virginia’s biggest games in 2026?
West Virginia’s most anticipated matchups in 2026 include the home game against Oklahoma State on September 26, road trips to Iowa State (October 3) and TCU (October 24), and the season finale at Utah on November 28.
Where do the West Virginia Mountaineers play home games?
West Virginia plays home games at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia. The stadium seats approximately 60,000 fans and is known for its loud home crowd and the well-known Mountaineer mascot. It is one of the most unique home environments in all of college football.
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