The 2026 San Diego State Aztecs football schedule is set, with 12 regular-season games and one bye as the program opens its first season in the new-look Pac-12. Head coach Sean Lewis and the Aztecs open at home against Portland State on September 5 and travel to UCLA on September 12, the headline matchup of a four-game non-conference slate before Pac-12 play begins on October 3 against Texas State. Game times and TV networks are listed as TBD throughout the schedule and will be filled in as the Pac-12 releases its broadcast windows over the summer.
2026 San Diego State Aztecs Football
Sean Lewis returns for his third season as San Diego State’s head coach with the Aztecs joining the rebuilt Pac-12 after the 2024 conference realignment. The non-conference slate is built around four games: a home opener against Portland State on September 5, a road trip to UCLA on September 12, a home game against James Madison on September 19, and a road game at Toledo on September 26. The UCLA matchup is the marquee non-conference test for the Aztecs.
Pac-12 conference play opens at home against Texas State on October 3 and runs through the back half of the year. Snapdragon Stadium will host four conference games including Texas State, Fresno State on October 17, Washington State on October 31, and Utah State on November 14. The Aztecs travel to Oregon State on October 10, Colorado State on October 24, Boise State on November 21, and the Pac-12 flex weekend road trip on November 28. San Diego State’s lone bye falls on November 7.
For roster updates, ticket information, and the latest program news, visit the San Diego State Aztecs football official athletics site.
2026 San Diego State Aztecs Football Schedule
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 5, 2026 | TBD | Portland State | TBD |
| 2 | Sep 12, 2026 | TBD | @ UCLA | TBD |
| 3 | Sep 19, 2026 | TBD | James Madison | TBD |
| 4 | Sep 26, 2026 | TBD | @ Toledo | TBD |
| 5 | Oct 3, 2026 | TBD | Texas State * | TBD |
| 6 | Oct 10, 2026 | TBD | @ Oregon State * | TBD |
| 7 | Oct 17, 2026 | TBD | Fresno State * | TBD |
| 8 | Oct 24, 2026 | TBD | @ Colorado State * | TBD |
| 9 | Oct 31, 2026 | TBD | Washington State * | TBD |
| BYE | Nov 7, 2026 | – | BYE WEEK | – |
| 11 | Nov 14, 2026 | TBD | Utah State * | TBD |
| 12 | Nov 21, 2026 | TBD | @ Boise State * | TBD |
| 13 | Nov 28, 2026 | TBD | @ Flex Opponent * | TBD |
Game times and TV networks listed as TBD will be confirmed as the Pac-12 releases its 2026 broadcast schedule. The flex week opponent is set six days before kickoff. Asterisks indicate Pac-12 conference games.
More 2026 College Football Resources
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2026 San Diego State Aztecs Football FAQ
Who is San Diego State’s head coach in 2026?
Sean Lewis returns for his third season as San Diego State’s head coach in 2026.
How many home games does San Diego State have in 2026?
The Aztecs have five home games at Snapdragon Stadium in 2026: Portland State, James Madison, Texas State, Fresno State, Washington State, and Utah State.
When is San Diego State’s bye week in 2026?
San Diego State’s lone bye in 2026 falls on November 7, between the home game against Washington State on October 31 and the home game against Utah State on November 14.
When does San Diego State open the 2026 season?
The Aztecs open the 2026 season at home against Portland State on Saturday, September 5, the first of four non-conference games before Pac-12 play begins on October 3.
When will San Diego State’s game times and TV channels be announced?
Most kickoff times and TV networks are not finalized until 12 days before each game, when the Pac-12 and its broadcast partners select windows. This page will be updated with each release.
