The 2026 New Hampshire Wildcats football schedule is set. New Hampshire plays in the CAA, one of the deepest leagues in the FCS, and runs an eight-game conference schedule alongside its non-conference slate. The Wildcats open the season August 28 at UAlbany. Below is the complete 2026 schedule, a free printable one-pager, and how the season sets up.
2026 New Hampshire Football: Quick Facts
Last updated: August 10, 2026
- Conference: CAA (FCS)
- Home stadium: Wildcat Stadium, Durham, NH
- Regular season: 12 games (6 home games, and 6 on the road)
- Conference games: 8
- Opener: August 28 at UAlbany
- Finale: November 21 at Maine
2026 New Hampshire Football Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28 | at UAlbany | Away | CAA |
| Sept 5 | at Syracuse | Away | Non-conference |
| Sept 12 | vs Stonehill | Home | Non-conference |
| Sept 19 | vs Harvard | Home | Non-conference |
| Sept 26 | at Sacred Heart | Away | CAA |
| Oct 3 | vs Elon | Home | CAA |
| Oct 10 | at North Carolina A&T | Away | CAA |
| Oct 17 | vs Monmouth | Home | CAA |
| Oct 24 | at Merrimack | Away | Non-conference |
| Nov 7 | vs Rhode Island | Home | CAA |
| Nov 14 | vs Stony Brook | Home | CAA |
| Nov 21 | at Maine | Away | CAA |
New Hampshire opens the season August 28 at UAlbany and closes the regular season November 21 at Maine.
How the 2026 New Hampshire Season Sets Up
New Hampshire plays a 12-game regular season in 2026: 4 non-conference dates plus the eight-game CAA schedule. The Wildcats play 6 home games, and 6 on the road. The non-conference slate includes an FBS date at Syracuse.
New Hampshire, the CAA Race, and the FCS Playoffs
The CAA champion earns the conference automatic bid into the 24-team FCS playoff, and the league is usually a multi-bid conference through at-large selections, so the top of the standings maps closely onto the national bracket. You can follow the full league picture on our 2026 CAA football schedule and standings page and print the postseason field with the 2026 FCS playoff bracket.
How to Watch New Hampshire in 2026
New Hampshire games are carried across ESPN platforms, including ESPN+, along with CAA streaming outlets. Exact network and kickoff time for each game are confirmed in the weeks before kickoff, so bookmark this page and check back as the matchups firm up.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does New Hampshire open the 2026 season?
New Hampshire opens the 2026 season August 28 at UAlbany. The regular season runs through the finale November 21 at Maine.
How many games do the Wildcats play in 2026?
New Hampshire plays a 12-game regular season in 2026: 6 home games, and 6 on the road, including 8 CAA conference games, ahead of the FCS playoffs.
Does the CAA champion make the FCS playoffs?
Yes. The CAA champion earns the conference automatic bid into the 24-team FCS playoff, and the CAA is usually a multi-bid league through at-large selections.
Is there a printable New Hampshire schedule?
Yes. A free printable PDF of the full 2026 New Hampshire schedule is available above, with every date, opponent, and a blank column to fill in results.
How can I watch New Hampshire football in 2026?
New Hampshire games are carried across ESPN platforms, including ESPN+, plus CAA streaming outlets. Exact network and kickoff time for each game are confirmed closer to gameday.
More 2026 FCS Coverage
Explore more: the 2026 CAA football schedule and standings, the 2026 FCS football schedule and conference guide, and the printable 2026 FCS playoff bracket.
