The Iowa State Cyclones already know most of their future opponents, thanks to the Big 12 releasing conference matchups years in advance. Think of this as your Iowa State 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 State Future Schedule: Quick Facts
- Iowa State plays nine Big 12 games per season, with three non-conference games.
- Under the Big 12’s scheduling model, Iowa State has no single permanently protected rival; opponents rotate across the league.
- Iowa State keeps the Cy-Hawk rivalry with Iowa in non-conference and hosts Colorado, TCU, and Houston in 2027.
- Most 2027 dates and kickoff times are still TBA.
Iowa State Cyclones Future Opponents and Schedules
Below is Iowa State’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 Iowa State Opponents & Schedule
Iowa State’s 2026 schedule is complete. For the full week-by-week slate, dates, and a printable, see our 2026 Iowa State Cyclones football schedule.
2027 Iowa State Opponents & Schedule
Iowa State hosts Colorado, TCU, Houston and UCF in Big 12 play, and travels to Arizona State, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, Kansas and West Virginia. In non-conference play, Iowa State has Iowa locked in (dates and sites to be confirmed), with the remaining non-conference games still to be announced.
| Opponent | Site | Date |
|---|---|---|
 vs Colorado |
Home | TBD |
 vs TCU |
Home | TBD |
 vs Houston |
Home | TBD |
 vs UCF |
Home | TBD |
 at Arizona State |
Away | TBD |
 at Texas Tech |
Away | TBD |
 at Oklahoma State |
Away | TBD |
 at Kansas |
Away | TBD |
 at West Virginia |
Away | TBD |
Download the Printable 2027 Iowa State 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 Iowa State’s 2028 matchups and beyond, they will be added to this page.
How Iowa State’s Future Football Schedule Comes Together
Each season Iowa State 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 Iowa State’s opponents rotate across the league, which means the Cyclones see the whole conference on a regular cycle.
As the Big 12 finalizes dates and Iowa State fills its remaining non-conference slots, this Iowa State future football schedule page updates so you always have the current opponent list and printable in one place.
Iowa State Future Football Schedule FAQ
Who does Iowa State play every year?
Iowa State has no single permanently protected rival under the Big 12’s current model; opponents rotate so the Cyclones face the whole conference over a few seasons.
Who does Iowa State play in 2027?
In Big 12 play, Iowa State hosts Colorado, TCU, Houston and UCF and visits Arizona State, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, Kansas and West Virginia. In non-conference play, Iowa State has Iowa locked in (dates and sites to be confirmed), with the remaining non-conference games still to be announced.
Is there a printable Iowa State 2027 schedule?
Yes. This page includes a free printable 2027 Iowa State schedule with the confirmed opponents and home/away breakdown. Dates and kickoff times are added as they are announced.
Where can I find Iowa State’s current schedule?
See the 2026 Iowa State Cyclones football schedule for the current season.
Past Iowa State Schedules
Looking for past Iowa State results and printables? Browse the 2026 Iowa State schedule, 2025 Iowa State football schedule and 2024 Iowa State football schedule. For every other team’s future opponents by year, visit our Future College Football Schedules hub.
