The 2026 Yale Bulldogs football schedule is set. Yale plays in the Ivy League and runs a 10-game season. The Bulldogs open September 19 at Holy Cross. Below is the complete 2026 schedule, a free printable one-pager, and how the season sets up.
2026 Yale Football: Quick Facts
Last updated: August 10, 2026
- Conference: Ivy League (FCS)
- Home stadium: Yale Bowl, New Haven, CT
- Regular season: 10 games (5 home games, and 5 on the road)
- Conference games: 7
- Opener: September 19 at Holy Cross
- Finale: November 21 at Harvard
2026 Yale Football Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 19 | at Holy Cross | Away | Non-conference |
| Sept 26 | at Cornell | Away | Ivy |
| Oct 3 | vs Merrimack | Home | Non-conference |
| Oct 10 | vs Dartmouth | Home | Ivy |
| Oct 17 | vs Rhode Island | Home | Non-conference |
| Oct 24 | at Penn | Away | Ivy |
| Oct 31 | at Columbia | Away | Ivy |
| Nov 7 | vs Brown | Home | Ivy |
| Nov 14 | vs Princeton | Home | Ivy |
| Nov 21 | at Harvard | Away (Fenway Park, Boston) | Ivy |
Yale opens the season September 19 at Holy Cross and closes the regular season November 21 at Harvard.
How the 2026 Yale Season Sets Up
Yale plays a 10-game regular season in 2026: 3 non-conference dates and 7 Ivy League games. The Bulldogs play 5 home games, and 5 on the road. Yale closes at Harvard on November 21 in The Game, the 142nd meeting, played at Fenway Park in Boston.
Yale, 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 Yale in 2026
Yale 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 Yale open the 2026 season?
Yale opens the 2026 season September 19 at Holy Cross. The regular season runs through the finale November 21 at Harvard.
How many games do the Bulldogs play in 2026?
Yale 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 Yale schedule?
Yes. A free printable PDF of the full 2026 Yale schedule is available above, with every date, opponent, and a blank column to fill in results.
How can I watch Yale football in 2026?
Yale 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.
