The Virginia Cavaliers compete in the ACC, which is moving to a nine-game conference schedule. This Virginia 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.
Virginia Future Schedule: Quick Facts
- Virginia plays 9 ACC games in 2026 as the league transitions to a nine-game model.
- Virginia hosts rival North Carolina in 2026, with a road trip to rival Virginia Tech.
- 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.
Virginia Cavaliers Future Opponents and Schedules
Here is where Virginia 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 Virginia ACC Opponents & Schedule
Virginia’s confirmed 2026 ACC opponents are below. The Cavaliers host California, Duke, North Carolina, NC State and Syracuse, and travel to Florida State, SMU, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest. For the complete week-by-week slate with non-conference games, dates, and a printable, see our 2026 Virginia Cavaliers football schedule.
| 2026 ACC Opponent | Site |
|---|---|
 vs California |
Home |
 vs Duke |
Home |
 vs North Carolina |
Home |
 vs NC State |
Home |
 vs Syracuse |
Home |
 at Florida State |
Away |
 at SMU |
Away |
 at Virginia Tech |
Away |
 at Wake Forest |
Away |
2027 Virginia 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 Virginia’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, Virginia’s future slate fills in gradually, and this page tracks it.
Virginia Future Football Schedule FAQ
Who does Virginia play in 2026?
In ACC play, Virginia hosts California, Duke, North Carolina, NC State and Syracuse and visits Florida State, SMU, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest. Non-conference games are on the full season schedule.
Has the ACC released Virginia’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 Virginia play?
Virginia plays 9 ACC games in 2026 as the league transitions to a nine-game conference schedule for most teams.
Where can I find Virginia’s current schedule?
See the 2026 Virginia Cavaliers football schedule for the full slate and a printable.
Past Virginia Schedules
Looking for past Virginia results and printables? Browse the 2026 Virginia schedule and 2024 Virginia football schedule. For every other team’s future opponents by year, visit our Future College Football Schedules hub.
