The 2026 Tulane Football Schedule runs 12 regular-season games with six home matchups at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tulane opens the season on the road at reigning ACC champion Duke on Saturday, September 5 at 3:30 PM ET on ACC Network, then plays four straight games against Sun Belt and Big 12 opponents before opening conference play. The American Conference announced kickoff times and television assignments for the first three weeks and key prime-time games on May 27, with conference games landing on CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN networks, and ABC.
2026 Tulane Green Wave Football Overview
Jon Sumrall enters his third season as the Tulane head coach in 2026 after leading the Green Wave to the 2025 College Football Playoff as the No. 11 seed. The Green Wave compete in the American Conference (AAC) with a bye on Saturday, October 3 on the slate and a regular season that closes with the South Florida flex game on the road on Friday, November 27 at noon ET on ESPN.
2026 Tulane Football Schedule
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat, Sep 5 | @ Duke Blue Devils | 3:30 PM | ACC Network |
| 2 | Sat, Sep 12 | vs South Alabama Jaguars | 7:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| 3 | Sat, Sep 19 | @ Kansas State Wildcats | 12:00 PM | ESPN2 |
| 4 | Sat, Sep 26 | vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles | TBD | TBD |
| BYE | Sat, Oct 3 | Open Date – Bye Week | – | – |
| 6 | Sat, Oct 10 | @ Army Black Knights | 12:00 PM | CBS Sports Network |
| 7 | Fri, Oct 16 | vs Memphis Tigers | 7:30 PM | ESPN |
| 8 | Sat, Oct 24 | vs UTSA Roadrunners | TBD | TBD |
| 9 | Fri, Oct 30 | @ Charlotte 49ers | 7:00 PM | ESPN2 |
| 10 | Sat, Nov 7 | vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane | TBD | TBD |
| 11 | Sat, Nov 14 | @ Rice Owls | TBD | TBD |
| 12 | Sat, Nov 21 | vs North Texas Mean Green | TBD | TBD |
| 13 | Fri, Nov 27 | @ South Florida Bulls (flex) | 12:00 PM | ESPN |
All times Eastern. Bold entries are network-confirmed from the May 27, 2026 American Conference broadcast release. Most remaining games will be announced about 12 days before kickoff. The conference’s Black Friday flex window (Nov 27/28) finalizes specific game selections by October 11.
More 2026 College Football Resources
- 2026 College Football Schedule Hub (printable PDFs by team and conference)
- All American Conference Team Schedule PDFs
2026 Tulane Football FAQ
Who is Tulane’s head coach in 2026?
Jon Sumrall enters his third season as the Tulane head coach in 2026 after leading the Green Wave to the 2025 College Football Playoff as the No. 11 seed.
How many home games does Tulane have in 2026?
Tulane Green Wave have six home games on the 2026 schedule, all played at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana.
When is Tulane’s bye week in 2026?
Tulane has a bye on Saturday, October 3 on the 2026 schedule.
When will Tulane’s remaining game times and TV channels be announced?
Remaining American Conference game times and TV assignments are announced about 12 days before each game. CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN family, ABC, and the league’s Thursday and Friday primetime slots are already locked in from the May 27 broadcast release.
Is Tulane defending a College Football Playoff appearance in 2026?
Yes. Tulane earned a berth in the College Football Playoff as the No. 11 seed in the 2025 season, the program’s first CFP appearance. The Green Wave return key contributors and open 2026 with a high-profile road trip to defending ACC champion Duke.
