The 2026 Miami Hurricanes football schedule opens with a road trip to Stanford on September 4 and builds toward marquee home matchups against Florida State and Pittsburgh in October. Head coach Mario Cristobal enters his fifth season with the Hurricanes aiming to push the program into the top tier of the ACC standings.
2026 Miami Hurricanes Football Schedule
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri Sep 4 | TBD | @ Stanford | TBD |
| 2 | Thu Sep 10 | TBD | Florida A&M | TBD |
| 3 | Fri Sep 18 | TBD | @ Wake Forest | TBD |
| 4 | Sep 26 | TBD | Central Michigan | TBD |
| 5 | Oct 3 | TBD | @ Clemson | TBD |
| BYE | Oct 10 | – | BYE WEEK | – |
| 6 | Oct 17 | TBD | Florida State | TBD |
| 7 | Oct 24 | TBD | Pittsburgh | TBD |
| 8 | Oct 31 | TBD | @ North Carolina | TBD |
| 9 | Nov 7 | TBD | @ Notre Dame | TBD |
| 10 | Nov 14 | TBD | Duke | TBD |
| 11 | Fri Nov 20 | TBD | Virginia Tech | TBD |
| 12 | Nov 28 | TBD | Boston College | TBD |
Miami faces three weeknight games across the schedule, including road openers at Stanford on a Friday and at Wake Forest the following week. The home rivalry game against Florida State on October 17 is the signature matchup of the regular season. November brings consecutive road trips to North Carolina and Notre Dame before the Hurricanes close at home against Boston College.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Miami play Florida State in 2026?
Miami hosts Florida State at Hard Rock Stadium on October 17, 2026. The rivalry matchup is one of the premier regular-season games on the ACC calendar, with both programs carrying national title histories. The game figures to draw a sold-out homecoming crowd in Miami Gardens and carry significant conference standing implications.
Who is the Miami Hurricanes head coach in 2026?
Mario Cristobal returns for his fifth season as head coach of the Miami Hurricanes in 2026. A Miami alum and former two-time national champion at Alabama, Cristobal has prioritized building through the offensive and defensive lines while reestablishing the program as an ACC and national contender.
Where do the Miami Hurricanes play home games in 2026?
Miami plays home games at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Hurricanes share the venue with the NFL Miami Dolphins. Hard Rock Stadium seats approximately 64,000 for college football and provides one of the most recognizable game-day settings in the ACC.
