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