The Houston Cougars already know most of their future opponents, thanks to the Big 12 releasing conference matchups years in advance. Think of this as your Houston future football schedule tracker: confirmed opponents by season, home and away breakdowns, and a free printable for 2027. It updates as dates, kickoff times, and non-conference games are announced.
Houston Future Schedule: Quick Facts
- Houston plays nine Big 12 games per season, with three non-conference games.
- Under the Big 12’s scheduling model, Houston has no single permanently protected rival; opponents rotate across the league.
- Houston hosts BYU, Colorado, Texas Tech, Kansas, and Arizona State in 2027.
- Most 2027 dates and kickoff times are still TBA.
Houston Cougars Future Opponents and Schedules
Below is Houston’s season-by-season outlook. The 2026 slate is set and has its own full schedule page; 2027 show the Big 12 opponents confirmed so far, with non-conference games and exact dates filling in over time.
2026 Houston Opponents & Schedule
Houston’s 2026 schedule is complete. For the full week-by-week slate, dates, and a printable, see our 2026 Houston Cougars football schedule.
2027 Houston Opponents & Schedule
Houston hosts BYU, Colorado, Texas Tech, Kansas and Arizona State in Big 12 play, and travels to Arizona, TCU, Iowa State and Cincinnati. Houston’s non-conference games for 2027 have not been announced yet and will be added here as they are scheduled.
| Opponent | Site | Date |
|---|---|---|
 vs BYU |
Home | TBD |
 vs Colorado |
Home | TBD |
 vs Texas Tech |
Home | TBD |
 vs Kansas |
Home | TBD |
 vs Arizona State |
Home | TBD |
 at Arizona |
Away | TBD |
 at TCU |
Away | TBD |
 at Iowa State |
Away | TBD |
 at Cincinnati |
Away | TBD |
Download the Printable 2027 Houston Schedule
Opens in a new tab. Last updated Sept. 3, 2026.
Beyond 2027
The Big 12 has confirmed conference opponents through the 2027 season. As the league releases Houston’s 2028 matchups and beyond, they will be added to this page.
How Houston’s Future Football Schedule Comes Together
Each season Houston plays a nine-game Big 12 slate the conference assigns, plus three non-conference games the school books on its own, often years ahead. The Big 12 plays without divisions, so Houston’s opponents rotate across the league, which means the Cougars see the whole conference on a regular cycle.
As the Big 12 finalizes dates and Houston fills its remaining non-conference slots, this Houston future football schedule page updates so you always have the current opponent list and printable in one place.
Houston Future Football Schedule FAQ
Who does Houston play every year?
Houston has no single permanently protected rival under the Big 12’s current model; opponents rotate so the Cougars face the whole conference over a few seasons.
Who does Houston play in 2027?
In Big 12 play, Houston hosts BYU, Colorado, Texas Tech, Kansas and Arizona State and visits Arizona, TCU, Iowa State and Cincinnati. Houston’s non-conference games for 2027 have not been announced yet and will be added here as they are scheduled.
Is there a printable Houston 2027 schedule?
Yes. This page includes a free printable 2027 Houston schedule with the confirmed opponents and home/away breakdown. Dates and kickoff times are added as they are announced.
Where can I find Houston’s current schedule?
See the 2026 Houston Cougars football schedule for the current season.
Past Houston Schedules
Looking for past Houston results and printables? Browse the 2026 Houston schedule and 2024 Houston football schedule. For every other team’s future opponents by year, visit our Future College Football Schedules hub.
