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The 2026 Washington Huskies football schedule features 13 regular-season games in the Big Ten, including the Apple Cup rivalry opener against Washington State and a road finale at Oregon to close the year. Head coach Jedd Fisch enters his third season in Seattle with a schedule that tests the Huskies with road trips to USC, Purdue, Nebraska, Michigan State, and Oregon, balanced by seven home games at Husky Stadium. The season kicks off on September 5, 2026, against Washington State in the annual Apple Cup at Husky Stadium in Seattle.
2026 Washington Huskies Football
Jedd Fisch enters his third season as head coach of the Washington Huskies with an experienced roster and four straight home games to open the year. The Huskies kick off with the Apple Cup against rival Washington State before hosting Utah State, Eastern Washington, and Minnesota through September – a generous early stretch that sets the stage for Big Ten road challenges ahead. Washington opens conference play at USC on October 3 before returning home to host Iowa the following week.
Washington’s bye week falls on October 24, offering a critical midseason reset before a brutal three-game stretch of road games at Nebraska, home against Penn State, and away at Michigan State. The Huskies close the regular season on November 28 at Oregon, a rivalry matchup that could carry serious Big Ten standings implications. Washington needs seven wins to reach bowl eligibility, and the home-heavy early schedule gives Fisch’s squad a real shot to build momentum fast.
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2026 Washington Huskies Football Schedule
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
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| 1 | Sun, Sep 6 | vs Washington State Cougars | 4:00 PM | NBC |
| 2 | Sat, Sep 12 | vs Utah State Aggies | 3:30 PM | BTN |
| 3 | Sat, Sep 19 | vs Eastern Washington Eagles | 7:15 PM | BTN |
| 4 | Sat, Sep 26 | vs Minnesota Golden Gophers | TBD | TBD |
| 5 | Sat, Oct 3 | @ USC Trojans | TBD | TBD |
| 6 | Fri, Oct 9 | vs Iowa Hawkeyes | 9:00 PM | FOX or FS1 |
| 7 | Fri, Oct 16 | @ Purdue Boilermakers | 8:00 PM | FOX |
| Open Date – Bye Week (Sat, Oct 24) | ||||
| 9 | Sat, Oct 31 | @ Nebraska Cornhuskers | TBD | TBD |
| 10 | Sat, Nov 7 | vs Penn State Nittany Lions | TBD | TBD |
| 11 | Sat, Nov 14 | @ Michigan State Spartans | TBD | TBD |
| 12 | Sat, Nov 21 | vs Indiana Hoosiers | TBD | TBD |
| 13 | Sat, Nov 28 | @ Oregon Ducks | TBD | TBD |
All times Eastern. TBD = kickoff/TV not yet announced. Updated May 27, 2026.
Game times and TV broadcast information are TBD and will be updated as announcements are made.
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The Huskies are one of 18 teams competing in the 2026 Big Ten football schedule, one of the most competitive conferences in college football. Browse all conference matchups, rivalries, and key dates in one place.
Looking ahead to the postseason? Check out our full College Football Playoff schedule for bracket dates, locations, and matchup information. You can also find schedules for every team on our College Football hub.
2026 Washington Huskies Football FAQ
Who is Washington’s head coach in 2026?
Jedd Fisch is the head coach of the Washington Huskies in 2026, entering his third season leading the program in Seattle.
How many home games do the Huskies have in 2026?
Washington plays seven home games at Husky Stadium in 2026: Washington State, Utah State, Eastern Washington, Minnesota, Iowa, Penn State, and Indiana.
When is Washington’s bye week in 2026?
The Washington Huskies have one bye week in 2026, falling on October 24 – midway through the Big Ten schedule.
When is the 2026 Apple Cup?
The 2026 Apple Cup between Washington and Washington State is scheduled for September 5, 2026, at Husky Stadium in Seattle – opening the season for both rivals.
Is a printable PDF of the 2026 Washington schedule available?
Yes! You can download the printable 2026 Washington Huskies football schedule PDF from this page.
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