The Iowa Hawkeyes already know most of their future opponents, thanks to the Big Ten releasing conference matchups years in advance. Think of this as your Iowa 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.
Iowa Future Schedule: Quick Facts
- Iowa plays nine Big Ten games per season, with three non-conference games.
- Protected annual rivals: Minnesota, Nebraska and Wisconsin.
- Iowa keeps its protected rivalries with Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin, plus the Cy-Hawk game against Iowa State.
- Most 2027 dates and kickoff times are still TBA.
Iowa Hawkeyes Future Opponents and Schedules
Below is Iowa’s season-by-season outlook. The 2026 slate is set and has its own full schedule page; 2027 and 2028 show the Big Ten opponents confirmed so far, with non-conference games and exact dates filling in over time.
2026 Iowa Opponents & Schedule
Iowa’s 2026 schedule is complete. For the full week-by-week slate, dates, and a printable, see our 2026 Iowa Hawkeyes football schedule.
2027 Iowa Opponents & Schedule
Iowa hosts Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, UCLA and USC in Big Ten play, and travels to Indiana, Nebraska, Oregon and Wisconsin. In non-conference play, Iowa has Iowa State locked in (dates and sites to be confirmed), with the remaining non-conference games still to be announced.
| Opponent | Site | Date |
|---|---|---|
 vs Maryland |
Home | TBD |
 vs Michigan |
Home | TBD |
 vs Minnesota |
Home | TBD |
 vs UCLA |
Home | TBD |
 vs USC |
Home | TBD |
 at Indiana |
Away | TBD |
 at Nebraska |
Away | TBD |
 at Oregon |
Away | TBD |
 at Wisconsin |
Away | TBD |
Download the Printable 2027 Iowa Schedule
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2028 Iowa Opponents & Schedule
Iowa’s 2028 Big Ten opponents are set. The Hawkeyes host Illinois, Nebraska, Rutgers and Wisconsin, and travel to Michigan State, Minnesota, Penn State, Purdue and USC. Non-conference games and exact dates are still to be announced.
Beyond 2028
The Big Ten has confirmed conference opponents through the 2028 season. As the league releases Iowa’s 2029 matchups and beyond, they will be added to this page.
How Iowa’s Future Football Schedule Comes Together
Each season Iowa plays a nine-game Big Ten slate the conference assigns, plus three non-conference games the school books on its own, often years ahead. Under the Big Ten’s scheduling model, Iowa’s protected annual rivals (Minnesota, Nebraska and Wisconsin) recur every year while the rest of the schedule rotates, which means the Hawkeyes see the whole league on a regular cycle.
As the Big Ten finalizes dates and Iowa fills its remaining non-conference slots, this Iowa future football schedule page updates so you always have the current opponent list and printable in one place.
Iowa Future Football Schedule FAQ
Who does Iowa play every year?
Iowa’s protected annual rivals are Minnesota, Nebraska and Wisconsin. The rest of the nine-game conference slate rotates year to year.
Who does Iowa play in 2027?
In Big Ten play, Iowa hosts Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, UCLA and USC and visits Indiana, Nebraska, Oregon and Wisconsin. In non-conference play, Iowa has Iowa State locked in (dates and sites to be confirmed), with the remaining non-conference games still to be announced.
Is there a printable Iowa 2027 schedule?
Yes. This page includes a free printable 2027 Iowa schedule with the confirmed opponents and home/away breakdown. Dates and kickoff times are added as they are announced.
Where can I find Iowa’s current schedule?
See the 2026 Iowa Hawkeyes football schedule for the current season.
Past Iowa Schedules
Looking for past Iowa results and printables? Browse the 2026 Iowa schedule and 2025 Iowa football schedule. For every other team’s future opponents by year, visit our Future College Football Schedules hub.
