2026 California Golden Bears Football Schedule, Printable PDF
The 2026 California Golden Bears football schedule features 12 regular-season games in the program’s third season as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Cal opens at home against UCLA on September 5 before hitting the road for games at Syracuse and a Friday night matchup at Clemson. The Golden Bears host the 129th Big Game against Stanford on November 21 and close the regular season at home against Pittsburgh on November 28.
2026 Cal Football Schedule
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 5 | TBD | UCLA | TBD |
| 2 | Sep 12 | TBD | @ Syracuse | TBD |
| 3 | Sep 19 | TBD | Wagner | TBD |
| 4 | Fri Sep 25 | TBD | Clemson | TBD |
| 5 | Oct 3 | TBD | @ UNLV | TBD |
| BYE | Oct 10 | – | BYE WEEK | – |
| 6 | Oct 17 | TBD | Wake Forest | TBD |
| 7 | Oct 24 | TBD | @ SMU | TBD |
| 8 | Oct 31 | TBD | @ NC State | TBD |
| 9 | Nov 7 | TBD | Virginia Tech | TBD |
| 10 | Nov 14 | TBD | @ Virginia | TBD |
| 11 | Nov 21 | TBD | Stanford | TBD |
| 12 | Nov 28 | TBD | Pittsburgh | TBD |
Download Printable PDF
Download the free printable 2026 schedule PDF and keep it handy all season: Download 2026 Cal Football Schedule PDF
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2026 California football season start?
California opens its 2026 season on September 5 against UCLA at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley.
Who are Cal’s ACC opponents in 2026?
Cal’s 2026 ACC schedule includes home games against Wake Forest, Virginia Tech, Stanford, and Pittsburgh, along with road games at Syracuse, Clemson, UNLV, SMU, NC State, and Virginia.
When is the Big Game in 2026?
The 129th Big Game between California and Stanford is scheduled for November 21, 2026 at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley.
Does Cal have a bye week in 2026?
Cal’s bye week falls on October 10, midway through the season following a road trip to UNLV.
Where can I find a printable 2026 Cal football schedule?
A free printable PDF of the 2026 California Golden Bears football schedule is available for download on this page.
