The UCF Knights already know most of their future opponents, thanks to the Big 12 releasing conference matchups years in advance. Think of this as your UCF 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.
UCF Future Schedule: Quick Facts
- UCF plays nine Big 12 games per season, with three non-conference games.
- Under the Big 12’s scheduling model, UCF has no single permanently protected rival; opponents rotate across the league.
- UCF hosts Colorado, Texas Tech, Kansas State, and Cincinnati in 2027.
- Most 2027 dates and kickoff times are still TBA.
UCF Knights Future Opponents and Schedules
Below is UCF’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 UCF Opponents & Schedule
UCF’s 2026 schedule is complete. For the full week-by-week slate, dates, and a printable, see our 2026 UCF Knights football schedule.
2027 UCF Opponents & Schedule
UCF hosts Colorado, Texas Tech, Kansas State and Cincinnati in Big 12 play, and travels to Arizona, Utah, Baylor, Iowa State and West Virginia. UCF’s non-conference games for 2027 have not been announced yet and will be added here as they are scheduled.
| Opponent | Site | Date |
|---|---|---|
 vs Colorado |
Home | TBD |
 vs Texas Tech |
Home | TBD |
 vs Kansas State |
Home | TBD |
 vs Cincinnati |
Home | TBD |
 at Arizona |
Away | TBD |
 at Utah |
Away | TBD |
 at Baylor |
Away | TBD |
 at Iowa State |
Away | TBD |
 at West Virginia |
Away | TBD |
Download the Printable 2027 UCF 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 UCF’s 2028 matchups and beyond, they will be added to this page.
How UCF’s Future Football Schedule Comes Together
Each season UCF 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 UCF’s opponents rotate across the league, which means the Knights see the whole conference on a regular cycle.
As the Big 12 finalizes dates and UCF fills its remaining non-conference slots, this UCF future football schedule page updates so you always have the current opponent list and printable in one place.
UCF Future Football Schedule FAQ
Who does UCF play every year?
UCF has no single permanently protected rival under the Big 12’s current model; opponents rotate so the Knights face the whole conference over a few seasons.
Who does UCF play in 2027?
In Big 12 play, UCF hosts Colorado, Texas Tech, Kansas State and Cincinnati and visits Arizona, Utah, Baylor, Iowa State and West Virginia. UCF’s non-conference games for 2027 have not been announced yet and will be added here as they are scheduled.
Is there a printable UCF 2027 schedule?
Yes. This page includes a free printable 2027 UCF schedule with the confirmed opponents and home/away breakdown. Dates and kickoff times are added as they are announced.
Where can I find UCF’s current schedule?
See the 2026 UCF Knights football schedule for the current season.
Past UCF Schedules
Looking for past UCF results and printables? Browse the 2026 UCF schedule and 2024 UCF football schedule. For every other team’s future opponents by year, visit our Future College Football Schedules hub.
