The Mid-American Conference (MAC) has 13 football teams for the 2026 season. Below is the full list of MAC teams for 2026, each linked to its schedule, with a free printable list you can download.
MAC Quick Facts
- Football teams: 13
- Level: NCAA Division I FBS (Group of 5)
- Champion: decided by the MAC Championship Game
- Season: 2026
- Printable: free PDF team list below
All 13 MAC Teams (2026)
Here are all 13 MAC football programs for the 2026 season. Select any team to open its schedule.
Akron
Ball State
Bowling Green
Buffalo
Central Michigan
Eastern Michigan
Kent State
UMass
Miami (OH)
Ohio
Sacramento State Hornets
Toledo
Western MichiganDownload the Printable MAC Teams List (PDF)
Keep the full MAC lineup handy. This one-page printable lists every 2026 MAC team, ready to save or print.
About the MAC
The Mid-American Conference (MAC) is an NCAA Division I FBS conference and one of college football’s Group of 5 leagues. For 2026 it fields 13 football programs, and its champion is decided by the MAC Championship Game.
More College Football from Sports Brackets
Explore every team and schedule on our 2026 College Football hub, see the other Group of 5 lists (AAC teams, Conference USA teams, Mountain West teams, Sun Belt teams), and find every printable bracket and schedule at SportsBrackets.net.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many teams are in the MAC?
The MAC has 13 football teams for the 2026 season.
Is the MAC a Power 4 or Group of 5 conference?
The MAC is a Group of 5 conference in NCAA Division I FBS.
Which teams are in the MAC for 2026?
The 2026 MAC teams are: Akron, Ball State, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Kent State, UMass, Miami (OH), Ohio, Sacramento State Hornets, Toledo, Western Michigan.
How is the MAC champion decided?
The MAC champion is decided by the MAC Championship Game at the end of the regular season.
