The 2026 Big 12 football season features all 16 teams across a conference that now spans four time zones, from Arizona to West Virginia. Below is the full 2026 Big 12 football schedule: every team’s season opener, a link to each printable team schedule, the Big 12 standings, how to watch, and the Big 12 Championship details. Dates and matchups follow the official Big 12 Conference schedule.
- Teams: 16, spanning four time zones from Arizona to West Virginia.
- Regular season: late August through November 2026.
- Big 12 Championship: Saturday, December 5, 2026 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
- How to watch: ABC, ESPN, FOX, and TNT (stream on ESPN+ and Max).
2026 Big 12 Football Schedule: All 16 Teams
Want the whole conference on one page? Download our free printable 2026 Big 12 schedule grid (PDF) – all 16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State Sun Devils | September 6 vs Morgan State Bears | View schedule |
| Arizona Wildcats | September 6 vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks | View schedule |
| BYU Cougars | September 6 vs Utah Tech Trailblazers | View schedule |
| Baylor Bears | September 5 vs Auburn Tigers | View schedule |
| Cincinnati Bearcats | September 5 vs Boston College Eagles | View schedule |
| Colorado Buffaloes | September 4 at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | View schedule |
| Houston Cougars | September 5 vs Oregon State Beavers | View schedule |
| Iowa State Cyclones | September 5 vs Southeast Missouri State Redhawks | View schedule |
| Kansas Jayhawks | September 5 vs Long Island University Sharks | View schedule |
| Kansas State Wildcats | September 5 vs Nicholls Colonels | View schedule |
| Oklahoma State Cowboys | September 5 at Tulsa Golden Hurricane | View schedule |
| TCU Horned Frogs | August 29 vs North Carolina Tar Heels | View schedule |
| Texas Tech Red Raiders | September 5 vs Abilene Christian Wildcats | View schedule |
| UCF Knights | September 3 vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | View schedule |
| Utah Utes | September 4 vs Idaho Vandals | View schedule |
| West Virginia Mountaineers | September 5 vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | View schedule |
2026 Big 12 Standings
Track the conference race all season on our 2026 Big 12 football standings page, updated through the season.
How to Watch the 2026 Big 12 Season
Big 12 games air nationally on ABC and ESPN, on FOX and FS1, and on TNT Sports (TNT and truTV), with streaming on ESPN+ and Max.
2026 Big 12 Championship Game
The 2026 Big 12 Championship Game is set for Saturday, December 5, 2026 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, matching the conference’s top two teams in the final standings.
2026 Big 12 Football Schedule FAQ
How many teams are in the Big 12 in 2026?
The Big 12 has 16 football members in 2026, spanning four time zones from Arizona to West Virginia.
When does the 2026 Big 12 football season start?
Most Big 12 teams open the weekend of August 29 and September 5, 2026.
When and where is the 2026 Big 12 Championship Game?
Saturday, December 5, 2026 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
How can I watch Big 12 football in 2026?
On ABC, ESPN, FOX, and TNT Sports, with streaming on ESPN+ and Max.
Where can I find each Big 12 team schedule?
Use the team-by-team table above; each team links to its full printable 2026 schedule.
More 2026 College Football
- 2026 College Football Schedule Hub
- 2026 ACC Football Schedule
- 2026 Big Ten Football Schedule
- 2026 SEC Football Schedule
