Here is the 2026 college football Week 1 TV grid: every game sorted by network, so you know exactly where and when to watch. Week 1 runs Thursday, September 3 through Labor Day Monday, September 7, headlined by Clemson at LSU and a loaded neutral-site Sunday. For the full day-by-day list plus a printable, see our 2026 Week 1 schedule.
Week 1 Marquee Games
- Clemson at LSU – Sat Sep 5, 7:30 PM ET, ABC
- Wisconsin vs Notre Dame (Green Bay) – Sun Sep 6, 7:30 PM ET, NBC / Peacock
- Louisville vs Ole Miss (Nashville) – Sun Sep 6, 7:30 PM ET, ABC
- Miami (FL) at Stanford – Fri Sep 4, 9:00 PM ET, ESPN
- Baylor vs Auburn (Atlanta) – Sat Sep 5, 3:30 PM ET, ABC
- Boise State at Oregon – Sat Sep 5, 3:30 PM ET, CBS
- SMU at Florida State – Mon Sep 7, 7:30 PM ET, ESPN
2026 College Football Week 1 TV Grid (by Network)
Every Week 1 game, grouped by TV home. All times Eastern and subject to change.
| Network | Matchup | Day | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC | East Carolina at Alabama | Sat Sep 5 | 12:00 PM |
| ABC | Baylor vs Auburn (Atlanta) | Sat Sep 5 | 3:30 PM |
| ABC | Clemson at LSU | Sat Sep 5 | 7:30 PM |
| ABC | Louisville vs Ole Miss (Nashville) | Sun Sep 6 | 7:30 PM |
| CBS | Boise State at Oregon | Sat Sep 5 | 3:30 PM |
| NBC / Peacock | Western Michigan at Michigan | Sat Sep 5 | 7:30 PM |
| NBC / Peacock | Washington State at Washington | Sun Sep 6 | 4:00 PM |
| NBC / Peacock | Wisconsin vs Notre Dame (Green Bay) | Sun Sep 6 | 7:30 PM |
| FOX | Fresno State at USC | Fri Sep 4 | 9:00 PM |
| FOX | North Texas at Indiana | Sat Sep 5 | 12:00 PM |
| ESPN | Miami (FL) at Stanford | Fri Sep 4 | 9:00 PM |
| ESPN | SMU at Florida State | Mon Sep 7 | 7:30 PM |
| ESPN | UCLA at California | Sat Sep 5 | 10:30 PM |
| ESPN | Texas State at Texas | Sat Sep 5 | 3:30 PM |
| ESPN | South Carolina State vs Florida A&M (Orange Blossom Classic) | Sun Sep 6 | 3:00 PM |
| ESPN | Colorado at Georgia Tech | Thu Sep 3 | 8:00 PM |
| ESPN2 | Texas Southern vs Prairie View A&M (Labor Day Classic) | Sun Sep 6 | 12:00 PM |
| ESPNU | LIU at Kansas | Fri Sep 4 | 8:00 PM |
| ESPNU | Toledo at Michigan State | Fri Sep 4 | 8:00 PM |
| ESPNU | Liberty at James Madison | Sat Sep 5 | 12:00 PM |
| ESPNU | Oklahoma State at Tulsa | Sat Sep 5 | 3:45 PM |
| ESPNU | Idaho at Utah | Thu Sep 3 | 9:00 PM |
| Big Ten Network | Indiana State at Purdue | Fri Sep 4 | 7:00 PM |
| Big Ten Network | Ball State at Ohio State | Sat Sep 5 | 12:30 PM |
| Big Ten Network | UMass at Rutgers | Thu Sep 3 | 6:00 PM |
| Big Ten Network | UAB at Illinois | Thu Sep 3 | 9:00 PM |
| ACC Network | Tulane at Duke | Sat Sep 5 | 3:30 PM |
| ACC Network | Akron at Wake Forest | Thu Sep 3 | 7:00 PM |
| SEC Network | Florida Atlantic at Florida | Sat Sep 5 | 7:45 PM |
| SEC Network | Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Missouri | Thu Sep 3 | 8:00 PM |
| SEC Network+ | Tennessee State at Georgia | Sat Sep 5 | 3:00 PM |
| Peacock | Eastern Illinois at Minnesota | Thu Sep 3 | 8:00 PM |
| ESPN+ | FIU at South Florida | Sat Sep 5 | 7:00 PM |
| ESPN+ | Bethune-Cookman at UCF | Thu Sep 3 | 7:00 PM |
Saturday Windows at a Glance
Saturday, September 5 is the heart of Week 1. The noon ET window features East Carolina at Alabama (ABC) and Ball State at Ohio State (BTN). The 3:30 window stacks up with Baylor vs Auburn (ABC), Boise State at Oregon (CBS), and Texas State at Texas (ESPN). Primetime belongs to Clemson at LSU (ABC) and Western Michigan at Michigan (NBC), with a late West Coast nightcap in UCLA at California (ESPN).
How to Stream Week 1
Most Week 1 games are on cable and broadcast, but a few live only on streaming: NBC games simulcast on Peacock, and several Group of Five and FCS matchups are exclusive to ESPN+. If you are cutting the cord, a service that carries ESPN, the Big Ten Network, and the SEC Network covers the bulk of the slate, with Peacock and ESPN+ filling the gaps.
More 2026 College Football
- 2026 College Football Week 1 Schedule (full list + printable)
- 2026 College Football Week 0 Schedule
- 2026 College Football Schedule Hub (all teams)
- 2026 College Football Odds (conference + national title)
Frequently Asked Questions
What days is 2026 college football Week 1?
Week 1 runs Thursday, September 3 through Monday, September 7, 2026 (Labor Day), with the bulk of the slate on Saturday, September 5.
What is the biggest Week 1 game?
Clemson at LSU on Saturday, September 5 at 7:30 PM ET on ABC headlines the week, with Wisconsin vs Notre Dame in Green Bay and Louisville vs Ole Miss in Nashville on Sunday.
What networks carry 2026 college football Week 1?
Games air across ABC, CBS, NBC (and Peacock), FOX, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, Big Ten Network, ACC Network, SEC Network, and streaming on Peacock and ESPN+.
Is there a printable Week 1 schedule?
Yes. Our full 2026 college football Week 1 schedule includes every game and a free printable PDF.
