The 2026 UMass Minutemen football schedule features six home games at McGuirk Stadium and a Week 1 opener at Rutgers. UMass plays its second season as a Mid-American Conference member and closes the regular season at Bowling Green on November 28. Kickoff times and TV networks are still to be announced and will be added here as the MAC and its broadcast partners release them.
UMass Minutemen Football Overview
UMass is in its second season under head coach Joe Harasymiak, hired in December 2024 after serving as Rutgers defensive coordinator.
The non-conference slate opens at Rutgers and includes the regional rivalry trip to UConn in late October. UMass plays a full MAC schedule in 2026 after joining the conference for football.
UMass 2026 Football Schedule
Here is the full 2026 UMass Minutemen schedule. Home games are listed as “vs” and road games as “@”. Times and TV are marked TBD until announced.
| WK | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thu, Sep 3 | @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights | TBD | TBD |
| 2 | Sat, Sep 12 | vs Sacred Heart Pioneers | TBD | TBD |
| 3 | Sat, Sep 19 | vs Stonehill Skyhawks | TBD | TBD |
| 4 | Sat, Sep 26 | @ Sacramento State Hornets | TBD | TBD |
| 5 | Sat, Oct 3 | vs Eastern Michigan Eagles | TBD | TBD |
| 6 | Sat, Oct 10 | vs Miami (OH) RedHawks | TBD | TBD |
| 7 | Sat, Oct 17 | @ Buffalo Bulls | TBD | TBD |
| 8 | Fri, Oct 23 | @ UConn Huskies | TBD | TBD |
| BYE | Sat, Oct 31 | Open Date – Bye Week | – | – |
| 10 | Wed, Nov 4 | vs Ball State Cardinals | TBD | TBD |
| 11 | Wed, Nov 11 | @ Toledo Rockets | TBD | TBD |
| 12 | Wed, Nov 18 | vs Akron Zips | TBD | TBD |
| 13 | Sat, Nov 28 | @ Bowling Green Falcons | TBD | TBD |
More 2026 College Football Resources
UMass 2026 Football FAQ
Who is UMass’s head coach in 2026?
Joe Harasymiak leads UMass in 2026, his second season. He was hired in December 2024 after serving as defensive coordinator at Rutgers.
How many home games does UMass play in 2026?
UMass plays six home games in 2026: Sacred Heart, Stonehill, Eastern Michigan, Miami (OH), Ball State, and Akron.
When is UMass’s bye week in 2026?
UMass’s bye week falls in Week 9, the weekend of October 31, 2026.
When will UMass’s 2026 kickoff times and TV channels be announced?
Most MAC kickoff times and TV assignments are confirmed about 6 to 12 days before each game. This page and the printable PDF are updated as the MAC and its broadcast partners release them.
Is UMass in the MAC in 2026?
Yes. UMass plays the 2026 season as a Mid-American Conference member, its second year in the league after joining for football.
Official source: UMass Minutemen Athletics.
