The NC State Wolfpack compete in the ACC, which is moving to a nine-game conference schedule. This NC State future football schedule page tracks confirmed opponents as the conference announces them. The ACC has released its 2026 opponents, shown below; 2027 and beyond have not been set yet, and this page updates as soon as they are.
NC State Future Schedule: Quick Facts
- NC State plays 9 ACC games in 2026 as the league transitions to a nine-game model.
- NC State hosts Duke and Louisville in 2026, with a road trip to rival North Carolina.
- 2027 ACC opponents have not been released yet and will be added here when the conference announces them.
- Non-conference games and kickoff times fill in on the full season page.
NC State Wolfpack Future Opponents and Schedules
Here is where NC State stands. The 2026 ACC slate is set; 2027 conference opponents are still to be announced by the league. As the ACC releases future matchups, this page fills in year by year.
2026 NC State ACC Opponents & Schedule
NC State’s confirmed 2026 ACC opponents are below. The Wolfpack host California, Duke, Louisville, Syracuse and Wake Forest, and travel to Florida State, North Carolina, Stanford and Virginia. For the complete week-by-week slate with non-conference games, dates, and a printable, see our 2026 NC State Wolfpack football schedule.
| 2026 ACC Opponent | Site |
|---|---|
 vs California |
Home |
 vs Duke |
Home |
 vs Louisville |
Home |
 vs Syracuse |
Home |
 vs Wake Forest |
Home |
 at Florida State |
Away |
 at North Carolina |
Away |
 at Stanford |
Away |
 at Virginia |
Away |
2027 NC State Opponents & Schedule
The ACC has not yet released 2027 conference opponents. The league is finalizing its nine-game model, in which one team each year plays eight conference games and the rest play nine. As soon as NC State’s 2027 opponents are announced, they will appear here with home and away breakdowns and a printable.
How the ACC Schedule Works
The ACC expanded to 17 football schools with the additions of California, SMU, and Stanford, and is shifting to a nine-game conference schedule. Under the model, opponents rotate so each team meets the rest of the league regularly, with a handful of traditional rivalries recurring. Because the conference announces opponents a year or two out rather than a full cycle at once, NC State’s future slate fills in gradually, and this page tracks it.
NC State Future Football Schedule FAQ
Who does NC State play in 2026?
In ACC play, NC State hosts California, Duke, Louisville, Syracuse and Wake Forest and visits Florida State, North Carolina, Stanford and Virginia. Non-conference games are on the full season schedule.
Has the ACC released NC State’s 2027 opponents?
Not yet. The ACC has only finalized 2026 conference opponents. The 2027 slate will be announced later, and we update this page when it is.
How many conference games does NC State play?
NC State plays 9 ACC games in 2026 as the league transitions to a nine-game conference schedule for most teams.
Where can I find NC State’s current schedule?
See the 2026 NC State Wolfpack football schedule for the full slate and a printable.
Past NC State Schedules
Looking for past NC State results and printables? Browse the 2026 NC State schedule and 2024 NC State football schedule. For every other team’s future opponents by year, visit our Future College Football Schedules hub.
