The Louisville Cardinals compete in the ACC, which is moving to a nine-game conference schedule. This Louisville 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.
Louisville Future Schedule: Quick Facts
- Louisville plays 9 ACC games in 2026 as the league transitions to a nine-game model.
- Louisville hosts Florida State and Pitt in 2026, with road games at Georgia Tech and NC State.
- 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.
Louisville Cardinals Future Opponents and Schedules
Here is where Louisville 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 Louisville ACC Opponents & Schedule
Louisville’s confirmed 2026 ACC opponents are below. The Cardinals host Florida State, Pittsburgh, SMU, Stanford and Wake Forest, and travel to Georgia Tech, North Carolina, NC State and Syracuse. For the full slate with dates and a printable, see our 2026 Louisville Cardinals football schedule.
| 2026 ACC Opponent | Site |
|---|---|
 vs Florida State |
Home |
 vs Pittsburgh |
Home |
 vs SMU |
Home |
 vs Stanford |
Home |
 vs Wake Forest |
Home |
 at Georgia Tech |
Away |
 at North Carolina |
Away |
 at NC State |
Away |
 at Syracuse |
Away |
2027 Louisville 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 Louisville’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, Louisville’s future slate fills in gradually, and this page tracks it.
Louisville Future Football Schedule FAQ
Who does Louisville play in 2026?
In ACC play, Louisville hosts Florida State, Pittsburgh, SMU, Stanford and Wake Forest and visits Georgia Tech, North Carolina, NC State and Syracuse. Non-conference games are on the full season schedule.
Has the ACC released Louisville’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 Louisville play?
Louisville plays 9 ACC games in 2026 as the league transitions to a nine-game conference schedule for most teams.
Where can I find Louisville’s current schedule?
See the 2026 Louisville Cardinals football schedule for the full slate and a printable.
Past Louisville Schedules
Looking for past Louisville results and printables? Browse the 2026 Louisville schedule, 2025 Louisville football schedule and 2024 Louisville football schedule. For every other team’s future opponents by year, visit our Future College Football Schedules hub.
