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The 2026 Kansas State Wildcats football schedule marks the beginning of the Collin Klein era in Manhattan, with the former Wildcats quarterback taking over as head coach for a 13-game Big 12 season. Kansas State opens with three consecutive home games at Bill Snyder Family Stadium before tackling a demanding conference road schedule that includes trips to Cincinnati, Arizona State, Colorado, TCU, and Iowa State. The season opens September 5 at home against Nicholls in Manhattan.
2026 Kansas State Wildcats Football Schedule
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat, Sep 5 | vs Nicholls Colonels | 7:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| 2 | Sat, Sep 12 | vs Washington State Cougars | 12:00 PM | TNT/HBO Max |
| 3 | Sat, Sep 19 | vs Tulane Green Wave | 12:00 PM | ESPN2 |
| 4 | Sat, Sep 26 | @ Cincinnati Bearcats | TBD | TBD |
| Open Date – Bye Week (Sat, Oct 3) | ||||
| 6 | Sat, Oct 10 | vs Houston Cougars | TBD | TBD |
| 7 | Sat, Oct 17 | vs Kansas Jayhawks | TBD | TBD |
| 8 | Sat, Oct 24 | @ Arizona State Sun Devils | TBD | TBD |
| 9 | Sat, Oct 31 | @ Colorado Buffaloes | TBD | TBD |
| 10 | Sat, Nov 7 | vs Oklahoma State Cowboys | TBD | TBD |
| 11 | Sat, Nov 14 | @ TCU Horned Frogs | TBD | TBD |
| 12 | Sat, Nov 21 | vs Arizona Wildcats | TBD | TBD |
| 13 | Sat, Nov 28 | @ Iowa State Cyclones | TBD | TBD |
All times Eastern. TBD = kickoff/TV not yet announced. Updated May 27, 2026.
Kansas State home schedule features key matchups against Houston, Kansas, Oklahoma State, and Arizona at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in 2026. The Wildcats face back-to-back road games at Arizona State (October 24) and Colorado (October 31), then close with Senior Day against Arizona on November 21 and the regular season finale at Iowa State on November 28. A bye week on October 3 provides midseason rest between the Cincinnati road trip and the home opener against Houston.
2026 Kansas State Wildcats Football FAQ
When does Kansas State play in 2026?
Kansas State opens the 2026 season on September 5 at home against Nicholls at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan. Key dates include the Kansas rivalry at home on October 17, back-to-back road games at Arizona State (October 24) and Colorado (October 31), the home finale against Arizona on November 21, and the regular season closer at Iowa State on November 28.
Who is Kansas State head coach in 2026?
Collin Klein serves as Kansas State head coach in 2026, beginning his tenure as the Wildcats new leader. Klein is a former Kansas State quarterback who played under legendary coach Bill Snyder and returns to Manhattan with deep ties to the program and a vision for continuing its Big 12 competitiveness.
Where do the Kansas State Wildcats play home games in 2026?
Kansas State plays home games at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas. The stadium seats approximately 50,000 fans and is named after legendary head coach Bill Snyder, who built the Wildcats into one of the most respected programs in college football over his 27-year career.
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