The Purdue Boilermakers already know most of their future opponents, thanks to the Big Ten releasing conference matchups years in advance. Think of this as your Purdue 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.
Purdue Future Schedule: Quick Facts
- Purdue plays nine Big Ten games per season, with three non-conference games.
- Protected annual rivals: Illinois and Indiana.
- Purdue keeps its rivalries with Illinois and Indiana (Old Oaken Bucket) and hosts Penn State in 2027.
- Most 2027 dates and kickoff times are still TBA.
Purdue Boilermakers Future Opponents and Schedules
Below is Purdue’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 Purdue Opponents & Schedule
Purdue’s 2026 schedule is complete. For the full week-by-week slate, dates, and a printable, see our 2026 Purdue Boilermakers football schedule.
2027 Purdue Opponents & Schedule
Purdue hosts Illinois, Indiana, Michigan State, Penn State and UCLA in Big Ten play, and travels to Maryland, Nebraska, Ohio State and Oregon. Purdue’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 Indiana |
Home | TBD |
 vs Michigan State |
Home | TBD |
 vs Penn State |
Home | TBD |
 vs UCLA |
Home | TBD |
 at Maryland |
Away | TBD |
 at Nebraska |
Away | TBD |
 at Ohio State |
Away | TBD |
 at Oregon |
Away | TBD |
Download the Printable 2027 Purdue Schedule
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2028 Purdue Opponents & Schedule
Purdue’s 2028 Big Ten opponents are set. The Boilermakers host Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska and Northwestern, and travel to Illinois, Indiana, Michigan State, 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 Purdue’s 2029 matchups and beyond, they will be added to this page.
How Purdue’s Future Football Schedule Comes Together
Each season Purdue 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, Purdue’s protected annual rivals (Illinois and Indiana) recur every year while the rest of the schedule rotates, which means the Boilermakers see the whole league on a regular cycle.
As the Big Ten finalizes dates and Purdue fills its remaining non-conference slots, this Purdue future football schedule page updates so you always have the current opponent list and printable in one place.
Purdue Future Football Schedule FAQ
Who does Purdue play every year?
Purdue’s protected annual rivals are Illinois and Indiana. The rest of the nine-game conference slate rotates year to year.
Who does Purdue play in 2027?
In Big Ten play, Purdue hosts Illinois, Indiana, Michigan State, Penn State and UCLA and visits Maryland, Nebraska, Ohio State and Oregon. Purdue’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 Purdue 2027 schedule?
Yes. This page includes a free printable 2027 Purdue schedule with the confirmed opponents and home/away breakdown. Dates and kickoff times are added as they are announced.
Where can I find Purdue’s current schedule?
See the 2026 Purdue Boilermakers football schedule for the current season.
Past Purdue Schedules
Looking for past Purdue results and printables? Browse the 2026 Purdue schedule and 2024 Purdue football schedule. For every other team’s future opponents by year, visit our Future College Football Schedules hub.
