The 2026 UCLA Bruins football schedule is available here as a printable PDF, with all 12 regular season games for the Bruins’ third year in the Big Ten Conference. Head coach Bob Chesney opens his first season at UCLA with seven home games at the Rose Bowl, highlighted by the rivalry finale against USC on November 28. Game times and TV assignments are listed as TBD and will be updated once the Big Ten releases its broadcast schedule.
2026 UCLA Bruins Football
Bob Chesney arrives in Westwood with an impressive résumé — a 132-51 career coaching record, eight conference championships, and back-to-back successful runs at James Madison — tasked with stabilizing a Bruins program that hit a rough patch in 2025. UCLA’s transition to the Big Ten has been a work in progress, and Chesney inherits a roster that includes quarterback Nico Iamaleava along with a roster rebuilt through the transfer portal. The non-conference slate offers early momentum: a season-opening road trip to California is followed by home games against San Diego State and Purdue before the Bruins dive into Big Ten play.
The bye week lands on October 3 — a strategically valuable break before a road trip to Oregon — giving Chesney extra preparation time for one of the Big Ten’s toughest environments. UCLA’s Big Ten schedule includes difficult road trips to Maryland, Oregon, Minnesota, and Michigan, but the Bruins play seven of their 12 games at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. The regular season closes on November 28 against cross-town rival USC, a rivalry game that typically carries enormous stakes for both programs.
For the latest roster moves, depth charts, and program updates, visit the UCLA Bruins Football official athletics site.
2026 UCLA Bruins Football Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 5, 2026 | @ California | TBD | TBD |
| 2 | Sep 12, 2026 | San Diego State | TBD | TBD |
| 3 | Sep 19, 2026 | Purdue | TBD | TBD |
| 4 | Sep 26, 2026 | @ Maryland | TBD | TBD |
| BYE | Oct 3, 2026 | BYE WEEK | – | – |
| 5 | Oct 10, 2026 | @ Oregon | TBD | TBD |
| 6 | Oct 17, 2026 | Wisconsin | TBD | TBD |
| 7 | Oct 24, 2026 | Michigan State | TBD | TBD |
| 8 | Oct 31, 2026 | Nevada | TBD | TBD |
| 9 | Nov 7, 2026 | @ Minnesota | TBD | TBD |
| 10 | Nov 14, 2026 | Illinois | TBD | TBD |
| 11 | Nov 21, 2026 | @ Michigan | TBD | TBD |
| 12 | Nov 28, 2026 | USC | TBD | TBD |
Game times and TV/streaming assignments are TBD. This page will be updated when the Big Ten Conference releases the full broadcast schedule.
More 2026 College Football Resources
Planning to follow multiple Big Ten teams this fall? Check out our full collection of 2026 college football schedules, with printable PDFs available for teams across every major conference. Whether you’re tracking bowl eligibility or rivalry week matchups, we’ve got you covered all season long.
When the postseason arrives, bookmark our College Football Playoff bracket page for the latest seeds, matchups, and results as the CFP field takes shape in December.
2026 UCLA Bruins Football FAQ
Who is UCLA’s head football coach in 2026?
Bob Chesney is the head football coach at UCLA in 2026. Chesney was hired in December 2025 after leading James Madison to consecutive successful seasons. He brings a career record of 132-51 and eight conference championships to the Bruins program.
How many home games do the UCLA Bruins have in 2026?
The UCLA Bruins have seven home games at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena in 2026, hosting San Diego State, Purdue, Wisconsin, Michigan State, Nevada, Illinois, and USC. They play five road games: at California, at Maryland, at Oregon, at Minnesota, and at Michigan.
When is UCLA’s bye week in 2026?
UCLA’s bye week falls on October 3, 2026, between the road game at Maryland (September 26) and a road trip to Oregon (October 10). The extra week of preparation comes at a critical time ahead of one of the toughest games on the schedule.
When will UCLA’s game times and TV channels be announced?
Game times and TV channel assignments for the 2026 UCLA football schedule are listed as TBD. The Big Ten Conference typically announces kickoff times and broadcast information on a rolling basis, often 6–12 days before each game. This page will be updated as times and TV assignments are confirmed.
When do the UCLA Bruins play USC in 2026?
UCLA hosts USC on November 28, 2026, in the final game of the regular season. The crosstown rivalry game is one of the most storied matchups in college football, and with both programs now competing in the Big Ten, the game carries conference standing implications in addition to its traditional prestige.
