The 2026 Brown Bears football schedule is set. Brown plays in the Ivy League and runs a 10-game season. The Bears open September 19 at New Haven. Below is the complete 2026 schedule, a free printable one-pager, and how the season sets up.
2026 Brown Football: Quick Facts
Last updated: August 10, 2026
- Conference: Ivy League (FCS)
- Home stadium: Brown Stadium, Providence, RI
- Regular season: 10 games (5 home games, and 5 on the road)
- Conference games: 7
- Opener: September 19 at New Haven
- Finale: November 21 at Dartmouth
2026 Brown Football Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 19 | at New Haven | Away | Non-conference |
| Sept 25 | vs Harvard | Home (Centreville Bank Stadium, Pawtucket) | Ivy |
| Oct 3 | at Rhode Island | Away | Non-conference |
| Oct 10 | vs Bryant | Home | Non-conference |
| Oct 17 | at Princeton | Away | Ivy |
| Oct 24 | vs Cornell | Home | Ivy |
| Oct 31 | vs Penn | Home | Ivy |
| Nov 7 | at Yale | Away | Ivy |
| Nov 14 | vs Columbia | Home | Ivy |
| Nov 21 | at Dartmouth | Away | Ivy |
Brown opens the season September 19 at New Haven and closes the regular season November 21 at Dartmouth.
How the 2026 Brown Season Sets Up
Brown plays a 10-game regular season in 2026: 3 non-conference dates and 7 Ivy League games. The Bears play 5 home games, and 5 on the road. Brown hosts Harvard on Friday, September 25 at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, a game set for national television on ESPN2.
Brown, the Ivy Race, and the FCS Playoffs
The Ivy League returned to the FCS playoffs in 2025 after decades on the sideline, so the Ivy champion now earns the league automatic bid into the 24-team bracket, with strong teams in the at-large mix as well. Follow the full title race on our 2026 Ivy League football schedule and standings page and print the field with the 2026 FCS playoff bracket.
How to Watch Brown in 2026
Brown games are carried across ESPN platforms, including ESPN+, with select games on ESPN networks. 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 Brown open the 2026 season?
Brown opens the 2026 season September 19 at New Haven. The regular season runs through the finale November 21 at Dartmouth.
How many games do the Bears play in 2026?
Brown plays a 10-game regular season in 2026: 5 home games, and 5 on the road, including 7 Ivy League games.
Does the Ivy League champion make the FCS playoffs?
Yes. The Ivy League rejoined the FCS playoffs in 2025 after a long absence, and the Ivy champion earns the conference automatic bid into the 24-team bracket. Other Ivy teams can also earn at-large selections.
Is there a printable Brown schedule?
Yes. A free printable PDF of the full 2026 Brown schedule is available above, with every date, opponent, and a blank column to fill in results.
How can I watch Brown football in 2026?
Brown games are carried across ESPN platforms, including ESPN+, with select games on ESPN networks. Exact network and kickoff time for each game are confirmed closer to gameday.
More 2026 FCS Coverage
Explore more: the 2026 Ivy League football schedule and standings, the 2026 FCS football schedule and conference guide, and the printable 2026 FCS playoff bracket.
