The Penn State Nittany Lions already know most of their future opponents, thanks to the Big Ten releasing conference matchups years in advance. Think of this as your Penn State 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.
Penn State Future Schedule: Quick Facts
- Penn State plays nine Big Ten games per season, with three non-conference games.
- Under the Big Ten’s Flex Protect Plus model, Penn State has no single permanently protected rival; opponents rotate across the league.
- Penn State hosts Michigan and Michigan State in 2027, with a road trip to Oregon.
- Most 2027 dates and kickoff times are still TBA.
Penn State Nittany Lions Future Opponents and Schedules
Below is Penn State’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 Penn State Opponents & Schedule
Penn State’s 2026 schedule is complete. For the full week-by-week slate, dates, and a printable, see our 2026 Penn State Nittany Lions football schedule.
2027 Penn State Opponents & Schedule
Penn State hosts Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State and Washington in Big Ten play, and travels to Illinois, Indiana, Purdue, Oregon and Wisconsin. Penn State’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 Maryland |
Home | TBD |
 vs Michigan |
Home | TBD |
 vs Michigan State |
Home | TBD |
 vs Washington |
Home | TBD |
 at Illinois |
Away | TBD |
 at Indiana |
Away | TBD |
 at Purdue |
Away | TBD |
 at Oregon |
Away | TBD |
 at Wisconsin |
Away | TBD |
Download the Printable 2027 Penn State Schedule
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2028 Penn State Opponents & Schedule
Penn State’s 2028 Big Ten opponents are set. The Nittany Lions host Indiana, Iowa, Ohio State, Oregon and UCLA, and travel to Michigan State, Nebraska, Rutgers and USC. 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 Penn State’s 2029 matchups and beyond, they will be added to this page.
How Penn State’s Future Football Schedule Comes Together
Each season Penn State plays a nine-game Big Ten slate the conference assigns, plus three non-conference games the school books on its own, often years ahead. The Big Ten dropped divisions in 2024, so Penn State’s opponents rotate under the Flex Protect Plus model, which means the Nittany Lions see the whole league on a regular cycle.
As the Big Ten finalizes dates and Penn State fills its remaining non-conference slots, this Penn State future football schedule page updates so you always have the current opponent list and printable in one place.
Penn State Future Football Schedule FAQ
Who does Penn State play every year?
Penn State has no single permanently protected rival under the Big Ten’s current model; opponents rotate so the Nittany Lions face the whole league over a few seasons.
Who does Penn State play in 2027?
In Big Ten play, Penn State hosts Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State and Washington and visits Illinois, Indiana, Purdue, Oregon and Wisconsin. Penn State’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 Penn State 2027 schedule?
Yes. This page includes a free printable 2027 Penn State schedule with the confirmed opponents and home/away breakdown. Dates and kickoff times are added as they are announced.
Where can I find Penn State’s current schedule?
See the 2026 Penn State Nittany Lions football schedule for the current season.
Past Penn State Schedules
Looking for past Penn State results and printables? Browse the 2026 Penn State schedule, 2025 Penn State football schedule and 2024 Penn State football schedule. For every other team’s future opponents by year, visit our Future College Football Schedules hub.
