The 2026 United Athletic Conference football schedule is set, and the UAC fields eight football-playing members for a full seven-game round-robin. Built from the former ASUN and WAC football alliance, the young league has quickly become a playoff factor, with Tarleton State and Central Arkansas among its recent contenders. Below is the full 2026 membership, the week-by-week conference schedule, the road to the FCS bracket, and a free printable standings tracker to follow the race all fall.
- Teams: 8 football-playing members
- Conference games: 7 per team
- Season window: September 5, 2026 to November 21, 2026
- Postseason: Champion earns the FCS playoff automatic bid
- Last updated: July 30, 2026
2026 UAC Conference Schedule
Every 2026 UAC conference game, week by week. Conference play opens Sept 5 and runs through the final weekend on November 21. Non-conference dates fill in around these matchups, and kickoff times plus TV are confirmed closer to each weekend.
| Date | Conference Games (Away at Home) |
|---|---|
| Sept 5 Sat | West Florida at Central Arkansas |
| Sept 19 Sat | Austin Peay at West Florida |
| Oct 3 Sat | North Alabama at Eastern Kentucky West Florida at Abilene Christian |
| Oct 10 Sat | Central Arkansas at Abilene Christian Tarleton State at Austin Peay West Georgia at Eastern Kentucky |
| Oct 17 Sat | Abilene Christian at North Alabama Austin Peay at West Georgia Central Arkansas at Tarleton State |
| Oct 24 Sat | Austin Peay at North Alabama Tarleton State at West Georgia West Florida at Eastern Kentucky |
| Oct 31 Sat | West Georgia at Abilene Christian North Alabama at Central Arkansas Eastern Kentucky at Tarleton State |
| Nov 7 Sat | Abilene Christian at Tarleton State Eastern Kentucky at Austin Peay West Florida at North Alabama West Georgia at Central Arkansas |
| Nov 14 Sat | Abilene Christian at Austin Peay Central Arkansas at Eastern Kentucky North Alabama at West Georgia Tarleton State at West Florida |
| Nov 21 Sat | Eastern Kentucky at Abilene Christian Austin Peay at Central Arkansas Tarleton State at North Alabama West Florida at West Georgia |
2026 UAC Members
West Florida is new for 2026, moving up from Division II; Southern Utah and Utah Tech left for the Big Sky.
| School | Location | Nickname | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian Wildcats | Abilene, TX | Wildcats | Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium |
| Austin Peay Governors | Clarksville, TN | Governors | Fortera Stadium |
| Central Arkansas Bears | Conway, AR | Bears | Estes Stadium |
| Eastern Kentucky Colonels | Richmond, KY | Colonels | Roy Kidd Stadium |
| North Alabama Lions | Florence, AL | Lions | Braly Stadium |
| Tarleton State Texans | Stephenville, TX | Texans | Memorial Stadium |
| West Florida Argonauts | Pensacola, FL | Argonauts | Blue Wahoos Stadium |
| West Georgia Wolves | Carrollton, GA | Wolves | University Stadium |
2026 Realignment: What Changed
The United Athletic Conference reshaped its football membership for 2026. Southern Utah and Utah Tech departed for the Big Sky, and West Florida joined after moving up from Division II, leaving the UAC with eight football-playing members split between the Southeast and Texas. Each team plays a true round-robin.
How the 2026 UAC Season Works
The 2026 UAC football schedule gives each team 7 conference games between September 5, 2026 and November 21, 2026. Programs fill the rest of the schedule with non-conference opponents, and the league standings decide the automatic playoff bid plus seeding for teams in the hunt for at-large spots. Kickoff times and TV or streaming details are confirmed closer to each weekend.
UAC and the FCS Playoffs
The UAC champion earns the conference automatic bid into the 24-team FCS playoff. As a newer alliance the league is still building its bracket history, but Tarleton State, Central Arkansas, and Eastern Kentucky have all pushed for postseason position, so the round-robin race carries real playoff stakes. You can print the full postseason field with our 2026 FCS playoff bracket.
How to Watch UAC Football in 2026
UAC games are carried across ESPN platforms, including ESPN+, along with regional and conference streaming outlets. Exact network and start time for each game are confirmed in the weeks before kickoff, so bookmark this page and check back as the matchups firm up.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many teams are in the UAC for 2026?
8 teams play United Athletic Conference football in 2026. West Florida is new for 2026, moving up from Division II; Southern Utah and Utah Tech left for the Big Sky.
How many conference games does each UAC team play?
Each team plays 7 conference games in 2026, with non-conference dates added around them. FCS programs may now play a full 12-game regular season.
When does the 2026 UAC season start and end?
The 2026 UAC season runs from September 5, 2026 through the final regular-season weekend on November 21, 2026, ahead of the FCS playoffs.
How does the UAC make the FCS playoffs?
The UAC champion earns an automatic bid into the 24-team FCS playoff bracket, and additional teams can reach the field as at-large selections.
Is there a printable UAC schedule and standings tracker?
Yes. A free printable PDF standings tracker is available above, with every 2026 member listed and blank columns to fill in conference and overall records all season.
More 2026 FCS Coverage
Explore the rest of our FCS hub: the 2026 FCS football schedule and conference guide, the printable 2026 FCS playoff bracket, and every notable 2026 FCS vs FBS matchup.
