2026 ACC Football Schedule Release: Key Dates, Rivalries, and Matchups Unveiled
The 2026 ACC football schedule will be unveiled during a special two-hour “ACC Football Schedule Release Show” on Monday from 6-8 p.m. ET on ACC Network. Hosted by Taylor Tannebaum and analysts Eric Mac Lain, Jimbo Fisher, and Eddie Royal, the show will provide a first look at the game dates for the 2025 season, highlighting key rivalries and top matchups. The 17-team ACC will introduce a partial nine-game conference schedule in 2026, with 12 teams playing nine ACC games and the remaining five playing eight conference matchups. Teams playing nine conference games will face at least one power non-conference opponent, while those playing eight league games will have two non-conference power opponents.
This schedule format for 2026 marks a transition period as the conference moves towards fully implementing a nine-game league schedule in 2027. Starting in 2027, 16 teams will play a nine-game ACC schedule annually, with one team each season playing eight league games due to the odd number of conference members (17). Fans can catch the Hokies in action at the annual spring game on April 18 at Lane Stadium. Season tickets for the 2026 season are currently available, and fans are encouraged to renew before the RenewALL deadline on March 1. Don't miss out on the opportunity to secure your seats for the upcoming season.