The 2026 Stanford Cardinal football team enters the college football season 2026 representing Stanford University in the ACC. First-year head coach Tavita Pritchard takes over the NCAA Division I FBS program, bringing new leadership to the Stanford Stadium sidelines.
Tracking broadcasting rights for West Coast programs requires exact details. This page offers the complete Stanford Football schedule 2026, supplying all dates, kickoff times, and television networks to help readers follow the upcoming games.
What channel is the Stanford football game on?
Stanford Football games air across several television networks depending on the opponent and location. The ACC broadcasting agreement places most regular matchups on ESPN, ACCN, ACCNX, and ABC. Meanwhile, non-conference or away fixtures appear on The CW, NBC, or Peacock.
Stanford Football Schedule 2026
Here is the official 2026 Stanford Cardinal football calendar with all kickoff times listed in Eastern Time. Dates and television designations remain subject to shift by the conference.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
| Aug. 29 | Hawaii Rainbow Warriors | 7:00 pm | ACCN |
| Sep. 4 | Miami (FL) Hurricanes | 9:00 pm | ESPN |
| Sep. 12 | OFF | – | – |
| Sep. 19 | at Duke Blue Devils | 4:00 pm | The CW |
| Sep. 26 | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | 10:30 pm | ESPN |
| Oct. 3 | at Wake Forest Demon Deacons | TBA | TBA |
| Oct. 10 | at Notre Dame Fighting Irish | 3:30 pm | NBC/Peacock |
| Oct. 17 | Elon Phoenix | 7:30 pm | ACCNX |
| Oct. 23 | NC State Wolfpack | 10:30 pm | ESPN |
| Oct. 31 | at Louisville Cardinals | TBA | TBA |
| Nov. 7 | OFF | – | – |
| Nov. 14 | at Virginia Tech Hokies | TBA | TBA |
| Nov. 21 | at California Golden Bears | TBA | TBA |
| Nov. 28 | SMU Mustangs | TBA | TBA |
| Dec. 5 | ACC Championship | 12:00 pm | ABC |
Where to watch Stanford football?
Fans wanting to watch Stanford Football live need access to standard cable packages or major streaming platforms. ESPN and ACC Network handle most of the television rights for Stanford home contests this fall.
For fixtures without traditional cable coverage, digital streaming services offer alternative viewing solutions. ACCNX requires an active pay-TV subscription with ACC Network access, while the Notre Dame matchup broadcasts via Peacock or NBC.
Local viewers attending home matchups will head to Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California. For out-of-market supporters, over-the-top streaming platforms like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and FuboTV carry the primary networks showing the team.
Tracking the Stanford Cardinal football calendar means monitoring multiple television providers. Fans should confirm their local cable packages include the ACC Network to secure access to the majority of the regular season programming.
Radio broadcasts offer another method to follow the action when television viewing is not an option. The university’s official sports properties network carries the live audio feed for all regular season and postseason appearances.
Editorial Disclaimer: Kickoff times and television channel assignments remain subject to shift by conference officials or broadcasting networks. Check local listings as game days approach for the most accurate scheduling information.
