The 2026 Harvard Crimson football schedule is set. Harvard plays in the Ivy League and runs a 10-game season. The Crimson open September 19 at New Hampshire. Below is the complete 2026 schedule, a free printable one-pager, and how the season sets up.
2026 Harvard Football: Quick Facts
Last updated: August 10, 2026
- Conference: Ivy League (FCS)
- Home stadium: Harvard Stadium, Cambridge, MA
- Regular season: 10 games (5 home games, and 5 on the road)
- Conference games: 7
- Opener: September 19 at New Hampshire
- Finale: November 21 vs Yale
2026 Harvard Football Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 19 | at New Hampshire | Away | Non-conference |
| Sept 25 | at Brown | Away | Ivy |
| Oct 3 | vs Colgate | Home | Non-conference |
| Oct 10 | at Cornell | Away | Ivy |
| Oct 17 | vs Holy Cross | Home | Non-conference |
| Oct 24 | vs Princeton | Home | Ivy |
| Oct 31 | at Dartmouth | Away | Ivy |
| Nov 7 | vs Columbia | Home | Ivy |
| Nov 14 | at Penn | Away | Ivy |
| Nov 21 | vs Yale | Home (Fenway Park, Boston) | Ivy |
Harvard opens the season September 19 at New Hampshire and closes the regular season November 21 vs Yale.
How the 2026 Harvard Season Sets Up
Harvard plays a 10-game regular season in 2026: 3 non-conference dates and 7 Ivy League games. The Crimson play 5 home games, and 5 on the road. The season ends November 21 against Yale in the 142nd playing of The Game, staged at Fenway Park in Boston.
Harvard, the Ivy Race, and the FCS Playoffs
The Ivy League returned to the FCS playoffs in 2025 after decades on the sideline, so the Ivy champion now earns the league automatic bid into the 24-team bracket, with strong teams in the at-large mix as well. Follow the full title race on our 2026 Ivy League football schedule and standings page and print the field with the 2026 FCS playoff bracket.
How to Watch Harvard in 2026
Harvard games are carried across ESPN platforms, including ESPN+, with select games on ESPN networks. Exact network and kickoff 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
When does Harvard open the 2026 season?
Harvard opens the 2026 season September 19 at New Hampshire. The regular season runs through the finale November 21 vs Yale.
How many games do the Crimson play in 2026?
Harvard plays a 10-game regular season in 2026: 5 home games, and 5 on the road, including 7 Ivy League games.
Does the Ivy League champion make the FCS playoffs?
Yes. The Ivy League rejoined the FCS playoffs in 2025 after a long absence, and the Ivy champion earns the conference automatic bid into the 24-team bracket. Other Ivy teams can also earn at-large selections.
Is there a printable Harvard schedule?
Yes. A free printable PDF of the full 2026 Harvard schedule is available above, with every date, opponent, and a blank column to fill in results.
How can I watch Harvard football in 2026?
Harvard games are carried across ESPN platforms, including ESPN+, with select games on ESPN networks. Exact network and kickoff time for each game are confirmed closer to gameday.
More 2026 FCS Coverage
Explore more: the 2026 Ivy League football schedule and standings, the 2026 FCS football schedule and conference guide, and the printable 2026 FCS playoff bracket.
