The Michigan Wolverines already know most of their future opponents, thanks to the Big Ten releasing conference matchups years in advance. Think of this as your Michigan future football schedule tracker: confirmed opponents by season, home and away breakdowns, and a free printable for 2027. It updates as dates, kickoff times, and non-conference games are announced.
Michigan Future Schedule: Quick Facts
- Michigan plays nine Big Ten games per season, with three non-conference games.
- Protected annual rivals: Michigan State and Ohio State.
- The Game against Ohio State comes to Ann Arbor in 2027, and Michigan also hosts Oregon.
- Most 2027 dates and kickoff times are still TBA.
Michigan Wolverines Future Opponents and Schedules
Below is Michigan’s season-by-season outlook. The 2026 slate is set and has its own full schedule page; 2027 and 2028 show the Big Ten opponents confirmed so far, with non-conference games and exact dates filling in over time.
2026 Michigan Opponents & Schedule
Michigan’s 2026 schedule is complete. For the full week-by-week slate, dates, and a printable, see our 2026 Michigan Wolverines football schedule.
2027 Michigan Opponents & Schedule
Michigan hosts Illinois, Ohio State, Oregon and Rutgers in Big Ten play, and travels to Indiana, Iowa, Michigan State, Penn State and UCLA. Michigan’s three non-conference games for 2027 have not been announced yet and will be added here as they are scheduled.
| Opponent | Site | Date |
|---|---|---|
 vs Illinois |
Home | TBD |
 vs Ohio State |
Home | TBD |
 vs Oregon |
Home | TBD |
 vs Rutgers |
Home | TBD |
 at Indiana |
Away | TBD |
 at Iowa |
Away | TBD |
 at Michigan State |
Away | TBD |
 at Penn State |
Away | TBD |
 at UCLA |
Away | TBD |
Download the Printable 2027 Michigan Schedule
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2028 Michigan Opponents & Schedule
Michigan’s 2028 Big Ten opponents are set. The Wolverines host Maryland, Michigan State, Nebraska, Northwestern and USC, and travel to Ohio State, Purdue, Washington and Wisconsin. Non-conference games and exact dates are still to be announced.
Beyond 2028
The Big Ten has confirmed conference opponents through the 2028 season. As the league releases Michigan’s 2029 matchups and beyond, they will be added to this page.
How Michigan’s Future Football Schedule Comes Together
Each season Michigan plays a nine-game Big Ten slate the conference assigns, plus three non-conference games the school books on its own, often years ahead. Under the Big Ten’s scheduling model, Michigan’s protected annual rivals (Michigan State and Ohio State) recur every year while the rest of the schedule rotates, which means the Wolverines see the whole league on a regular cycle.
As the Big Ten finalizes dates and Michigan fills its remaining non-conference slots, this Michigan future football schedule page updates so you always have the current opponent list and printable in one place.
Michigan Future Football Schedule FAQ
Who does Michigan play every year?
Michigan’s protected annual rivals are Michigan State and Ohio State. The rest of the nine-game conference slate rotates year to year.
Who does Michigan play in 2027?
In Big Ten play, Michigan hosts Illinois, Ohio State, Oregon and Rutgers and visits Indiana, Iowa, Michigan State, Penn State and UCLA. Michigan’s three non-conference games for 2027 have not been announced yet and will be added here as they are scheduled.
Is there a printable Michigan 2027 schedule?
Yes. This page includes a free printable 2027 Michigan schedule with the confirmed opponents and home/away breakdown. Dates and kickoff times are added as they are announced.
Where can I find Michigan’s current schedule?
See the 2026 Michigan Wolverines football schedule for the current season.
Past Michigan Schedules
Looking for past Michigan results and printables? Browse the 2026 Michigan schedule, 2025 Michigan football schedule and 2024 Michigan football schedule. For every other team’s future opponents by year, visit our Future College Football Schedules hub.
