The 2026 Western Michigan Broncos football schedule opens with a Week 1 trip to Michigan as the defending MAC champions begin their title defense. Western Michigan plays six home games at Waldo Stadium and closes the regular season at home against Miami (OH). Kickoff times and TV networks are still to be announced and will be posted here as the MAC and its broadcast partners confirm them.
Western Michigan Broncos Football Overview
Western Michigan is led by head coach Lance Taylor, the reigning MAC Coach of the Year who guided the Broncos to the 2025 MAC Championship.
The non-conference slate includes Power Four and Group of Five tests at Michigan and against Boise State. Within the league, the Broncos chase the Michigan MAC Trophy in games against Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan.
Western Michigan 2026 Football Schedule
Here is the full 2026 Western Michigan Broncos 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 | Sat, Sep 5 | @ Michigan Wolverines | TBD | TBD |
| 2 | Sat, Sep 12 | vs Monmouth Hawks | TBD | TBD |
| 3 | Sat, Sep 19 | @ Rice Owls | TBD | TBD |
| 4 | Sat, Sep 26 | vs Boise State Broncos | TBD | TBD |
| 5 | Sat, Oct 3 | @ Buffalo Bulls | TBD | TBD |
| 6 | Sat, Oct 10 | vs Kent State Golden Flashes | TBD | TBD |
| 7 | Sat, Oct 17 | @ Central Michigan Chippewas | TBD | TBD |
| 8 | Sat, Oct 24 | @ Toledo Rockets | TBD | TBD |
| 9 | Sat, Oct 31 | vs Bowling Green Falcons | TBD | TBD |
| BYE | Sat, Nov 7 | Open Date – Bye Week | – | – |
| 11 | Tue, Nov 10 | @ Akron Zips | TBD | TBD |
| 12 | Tue, Nov 17 | vs Eastern Michigan Eagles | TBD | TBD |
| 13 | Tue, Nov 24 | vs Miami (OH) RedHawks | TBD | TBD |
More 2026 College Football Resources
Western Michigan 2026 Football FAQ
Who is Western Michigan’s head coach in 2026?
Lance Taylor leads the Broncos in 2026. He was named 2025 MAC Coach of the Year after guiding Western Michigan to the MAC Championship, and has led the program since 2022.
How many home games does Western Michigan play in 2026?
Western Michigan plays six home games in 2026: Monmouth, Boise State, Kent State, Bowling Green, Eastern Michigan, and Miami (OH).
When is Western Michigan’s bye week in 2026?
Western Michigan’s bye week falls in Week 10, the weekend of November 7, 2026.
When will Western Michigan’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.
What is Western Michigan’s signature 2026 storyline?
The Broncos open at Michigan and defend their 2025 MAC title, chasing the Michigan MAC Trophy against Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan.
Official source: Western Michigan Broncos Athletics.
