The 2026 ACC football season features all 17 teams across a coast-to-coast conference that now stretches from Boston to California. Below is the full 2026 ACC football schedule: every team’s season opener, a link to each printable team schedule, the ACC standings, how to watch, and the ACC Championship details. Dates and matchups follow the official Atlantic Coast Conference schedule.
- Teams: 17, including California, Stanford, and SMU.
- Regular season: late August through November 2026.
- ACC Championship: Saturday, December 5, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.
- How to watch: ABC, ESPN, ACC Network, and The CW (stream on ESPN+).
2026 ACC Football Schedule: All 17 Teams
Want the whole conference on one page? Download our free printable 2026 ACC schedule grid (PDF) – all 17 teams across the full 14-week season, with home and away games marked at a glance.
Home team listed for each opener; click any team for its full printable 2026 schedule with dates, kickoff times, and TV.
| Team | 2026 Opener | Full Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College Eagles | September 5 at Cincinnati Bearcats | View schedule |
| California Golden Bears | September 6 vs UCLA Bruins | View schedule |
| Clemson Tigers | September 5 at LSU Tigers | View schedule |
| Duke Blue Devils | September 5 vs Tulane Green Wave | View schedule |
| Florida State Seminoles | August 29 vs New Mexico State Aggies | View schedule |
| Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | September 4 vs Colorado Buffaloes | View schedule |
| Louisville Cardinals | September 6 vs Ole Miss Rebels | View schedule |
| Miami Hurricanes | September 5 at Stanford Cardinal | View schedule |
| NC State Wolfpack | August 29 at Virginia Cavaliers | View schedule |
| North Carolina Tar Heels | August 29 vs TCU Horned Frogs | View schedule |
| Pittsburgh Panthers | September 5 vs Miami (OH) RedHawks | View schedule |
| SMU Mustangs | September 7 at Florida State Seminoles | View schedule |
| Stanford Cardinal | August 29 vs Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors | View schedule |
| Syracuse Orange | September 5 vs New Hampshire Wildcats | View schedule |
| Virginia Cavaliers | August 29 vs NC State Wolfpack | View schedule |
| Virginia Tech Hokies | September 5 vs VMI Keydets | View schedule |
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons | September 3 vs Akron Zips | View schedule |
2026 ACC Standings
Track the conference race all season on our 2026 ACC football standings page, updated through the season.
How to Watch the 2026 ACC Season
ACC games air nationally on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2, on the ACC Network (with ACC Network Extra on ESPN+), and on The CW, which carries a weekly ACC football package. Most out-of-window games stream on ESPN+.
2026 ACC Championship Game
The 2026 ACC Championship Game is set for Saturday, December 5, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, matching the conference’s top two teams in the final standings.
2026 ACC Football Schedule FAQ
How many teams are in the ACC in 2026?
The ACC has 17 football members in 2026, including California, Stanford, and SMU.
When does the 2026 ACC football season start?
Most ACC teams open the weekend of August 29 and September 5, 2026.
When and where is the 2026 ACC Championship Game?
Saturday, December 5, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.
How can I watch ACC football in 2026?
On ABC, ESPN, the ACC Network, and The CW, with streaming on ESPN+.
Where can I find each ACC team schedule?
Use the team-by-team table above; each team links to its full printable 2026 schedule.
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