The UCLA Bruins already know most of their future opponents, thanks to the Big Ten releasing conference matchups years in advance. Think of this as your UCLA 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.
UCLA Future Schedule: Quick Facts
- UCLA plays nine Big Ten games per season, with three non-conference games.
- Protected annual rivals: USC.
- UCLA keeps the crosstown rivalry with USC and hosts Michigan and Oregon in 2027.
- Most 2027 dates and kickoff times are still TBA.
UCLA Bruins Future Opponents and Schedules
Below is UCLA’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 UCLA Opponents & Schedule
UCLA’s 2026 schedule is complete. For the full week-by-week slate, dates, and a printable, see our 2026 UCLA Bruins football schedule.
2027 UCLA Opponents & Schedule
UCLA hosts Michigan, Oregon, Northwestern and Rutgers in Big Ten play, and travels to Illinois, Iowa, Purdue, USC and Wisconsin. UCLA’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 Michigan |
Home | TBD |
 vs Oregon |
Home | TBD |
 vs Northwestern |
Home | TBD |
 vs Rutgers |
Home | TBD |
 at Illinois |
Away | TBD |
 at Iowa |
Away | TBD |
 at Purdue |
Away | TBD |
 at USC |
Away | TBD |
 at Wisconsin |
Away | TBD |
Download the Printable 2027 UCLA Schedule
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2028 UCLA Opponents & Schedule
UCLA’s 2028 Big Ten opponents are set. The Bruins host Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio State and USC, and travel to Nebraska, Penn State, Rutgers and Washington. 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 UCLA’s 2029 matchups and beyond, they will be added to this page.
How UCLA’s Future Football Schedule Comes Together
Each season UCLA 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, UCLA’s protected annual rivals (USC) recur every year while the rest of the schedule rotates, which means the Bruins see the whole league on a regular cycle.
As the Big Ten finalizes dates and UCLA fills its remaining non-conference slots, this UCLA future football schedule page updates so you always have the current opponent list and printable in one place.
UCLA Future Football Schedule FAQ
Who does UCLA play every year?
UCLA’s protected annual rivals are USC. The rest of the nine-game conference slate rotates year to year.
Who does UCLA play in 2027?
In Big Ten play, UCLA hosts Michigan, Oregon, Northwestern and Rutgers and visits Illinois, Iowa, Purdue, USC and Wisconsin. UCLA’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 UCLA 2027 schedule?
Yes. This page includes a free printable 2027 UCLA schedule with the confirmed opponents and home/away breakdown. Dates and kickoff times are added as they are announced.
Where can I find UCLA’s current schedule?
See the 2026 UCLA Bruins football schedule for the current season.
Past UCLA Schedules
Looking for past UCLA results and printables? Browse the 2026 UCLA schedule and 2025 UCLA football schedule. For every other team’s future opponents by year, visit our Future College Football Schedules hub.
