The Kentucky Wildcats already know most of their future opponents, thanks to the SEC releasing conference matchups years in advance. Think of this as your Kentucky 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.
Kentucky Future Schedule: Quick Facts
- Kentucky plays nine SEC games per season, with three non-conference games.
- Annual SEC opponents: Florida, South Carolina and Tennessee every year.
- 2027 rivalry: Kentucky renews the Governor’s Cup against in-state rival Louisville in non-conference play.
- Most 2027 dates and kickoff times are still TBA.
Kentucky Wildcats Future Opponents and Schedules
Below is Kentucky’s season-by-season outlook. The 2026 slate is set and has its own full schedule page; 2027 through 2029 show the SEC opponents confirmed so far, with non-conference games and exact dates filling in over time.
2026 Kentucky Opponents & Schedule
Kentucky’s 2026 schedule is complete. For the full week-by-week slate, dates, and a printable, see our 2026 Kentucky Wildcats football schedule.
2027 Kentucky Opponents & Schedule
Kentucky hosts Auburn, Georgia, Mississippi State, South Carolina and Tennessee in SEC play, and travels to Arkansas, Florida, Ole Miss and Texas. In non-conference play, Kentucky has Louisville locked in (dates and sites to be confirmed), with the remaining non-conference games still to be announced.
| Opponent | Site | Date |
|---|---|---|
 vs Auburn |
Home | TBD |
 vs Georgia |
Home | TBD |
 vs Mississippi State |
Home | TBD |
 vs South Carolina |
Home | TBD |
 vs Tennessee |
Home | TBD |
 at Arkansas |
Away | TBD |
 at Florida |
Away | TBD |
 at Ole Miss |
Away | TBD |
 at Texas |
Away | TBD |
Download the Printable 2027 Kentucky Schedule
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2028 Kentucky Opponents & Schedule
Kentucky’s 2028 SEC opponents are set. The Wildcats host Florida, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas A&M, and travel to Alabama, LSU, South Carolina, Tennessee and Vanderbilt. Non-conference games and exact dates are still to be announced.
2029 Kentucky Opponents & Schedule
Kentucky’s 2029 SEC slate is known as well, with home games against Arkansas, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas and road trips to Auburn, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi State. Non-conference matchups will be confirmed closer to the season.
How Kentucky’s Future Football Schedule Comes Together
Each season Kentucky plays a nine-game SEC slate the conference assigns, plus three non-conference games the school books on its own, often years ahead. Under the SEC’s current model, Kentucky has three annual opponents (Florida, South Carolina and Tennessee) and rotates through the rest of the league, so the Wildcats face every SEC program on a regular cycle rather than sticking to the old divisions.
As the SEC finalizes dates and Kentucky fills its remaining non-conference slots, this Kentucky future football schedule page updates so you always have the current opponent list in one place.
Kentucky Future Football Schedule FAQ
Who does Kentucky play every year?
Under the SEC’s scheduling model, Kentucky’s three annual opponents are Florida, South Carolina and Tennessee. The rest of the nine-game conference slate rotates year to year.
Who does Kentucky play in 2027?
In SEC play, Kentucky hosts Auburn, Georgia, Mississippi State, South Carolina and Tennessee and visits Arkansas, Florida, Ole Miss and Texas. In non-conference play, Kentucky has Louisville locked in (dates and sites to be confirmed), with the remaining non-conference games still to be announced.
Are Kentucky’s 2027 kickoff times set?
Not yet. Most 2027 dates and all kickoff times are still TBA. The SEC assigns exact dates and windows closer to the season, and we update this page as they are announced.
Where can I find Kentucky’s current schedule?
See the 2026 Kentucky Wildcats football schedule for the current season.
Past Kentucky Schedules
Looking for past Kentucky results and printables? Browse the 2026 Kentucky schedule, 2025 Kentucky football schedule and 2024 Kentucky football schedule. For every other team’s future opponents by year, visit our Future College Football Schedules hub.
