The California Golden Bears compete in the ACC, which is moving to a nine-game conference schedule. This California future football schedule page tracks confirmed opponents as the conference announces them. The ACC has released its 2026 opponents, shown below; 2027 and beyond have not been set yet, and this page updates as soon as they are.
California Future Schedule: Quick Facts
- California plays 9 ACC games in 2026 as the league transitions to a nine-game model.
- California’s 2026 ACC schedule includes the Big Game against Stanford at home, plus Clemson visiting Berkeley.
- 2027 ACC opponents have not been released yet and will be added here when the conference announces them.
- Non-conference games and kickoff times fill in on the full season page.
California Golden Bears Future Opponents and Schedules
Here is where California stands. The 2026 ACC slate is set; 2027 conference opponents are still to be announced by the league. As the ACC releases future matchups, this page fills in year by year.
2026 California ACC Opponents & Schedule
California’s confirmed 2026 ACC opponents are below. The Golden Bears host Clemson, Pittsburgh, Stanford, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest, and travel to NC State, SMU, Syracuse and Virginia. For the complete week-by-week slate with non-conference games, dates, and a printable, see our 2026 California Golden Bears football schedule.
| 2026 ACC Opponent | Site |
|---|---|
 vs Clemson |
Home |
 vs Pittsburgh |
Home |
 vs Stanford |
Home |
 vs Virginia Tech |
Home |
 vs Wake Forest |
Home |
 at NC State |
Away |
 at SMU |
Away |
 at Syracuse |
Away |
 at Virginia |
Away |
2027 California Opponents & Schedule
The ACC has not yet released 2027 conference opponents. The league is finalizing its nine-game model, in which one team each year plays eight conference games and the rest play nine. As soon as California’s 2027 opponents are announced, they will appear here with home and away breakdowns and a printable.
How the ACC Schedule Works
The ACC expanded to 17 football schools with the additions of California, SMU, and Stanford, and is shifting to a nine-game conference schedule. Under the model, opponents rotate so each team meets the rest of the league regularly, with a handful of traditional rivalries recurring. Because the conference announces opponents a year or two out rather than a full cycle at once, California’s future slate fills in gradually, and this page tracks it.
California Future Football Schedule FAQ
Who does California play in 2026?
In ACC play, California hosts Clemson, Pittsburgh, Stanford, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest and visits NC State, SMU, Syracuse and Virginia. Non-conference games are on the full season schedule.
Has the ACC released California’s 2027 opponents?
Not yet. The ACC has only finalized 2026 conference opponents. The 2027 slate will be announced later, and we update this page when it is.
How many conference games does California play?
California plays 9 ACC games in 2026 as the league transitions to a nine-game conference schedule for most teams.
Where can I find California’s current schedule?
See the 2026 California Golden Bears football schedule for the full slate and a printable.
Past California Schedules
Looking for past California results and printables? Browse the 2026 California schedule and 2024 California football schedule. For every other team’s future opponents by year, visit our Future College Football Schedules hub.
