The University of Colorado enters the college football season 2026 with head coach Deion Sanders leading the charge. The Division I FBS program prepares for another competitive Big 12 run, hosting several major matchups at Folsom Field.
Coach Prime readies the Colorado Buffaloes Football roster to face a new set of opponents this year. Early non-conference road tests against Georgia Tech and Northwestern set a competitive tone before the team opens a packed conference slate.
Our sports desk details the Colorado Football schedule 2026: opponents, date, time, TV channel and where to watch. Review the complete timeline below to track every kickoff this fall.
What channel is the Colorado football game on?
National broadcasts for Colorado Football are distributed across a few major sports networks. Fans can find early-season games on ESPN, ESPN+, FOX, and FS1. Many Big 12 matchups will have their exact network assignments announced shortly before kickoff.
Network executives frequently select high-profile conference matchups for their primetime slots. Viewers should expect ABC or the primary ESPN channel to carry the biggest games later in the year, particularly if the team contends for a championship spot.
Colorado Football Schedule 2026
The 2026 regular season features twelve games and one bye week, beginning with a Thursday night opener in Atlanta. Keep an eye on late-season updates for kickoff times marked as TBA.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
| Thursday, Sep. 3 | at Georgia Tech | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| Saturday, Sep. 12 | Weber State | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Saturday, Sep. 19 | at Northwestern | 7:30 p.m. | FOX or FS1 |
| Saturday, Sep. 26 | at Baylor | TBA | TBA |
| Saturday, Oct. 3 | Texas Tech | TBA | TBA |
| Saturday, Oct. 10 | BYE WEEK | – | – |
| Saturday, Oct. 17 | Utah | TBA | TBA |
| Saturday, Oct. 24 | at Oklahoma State | TBA | TBA |
| Saturday, Oct. 31 | Kansas State | TBA | TBA |
| Saturday, Nov. 7 | at Arizona State | TBA | TBA |
| Friday, Nov. 13 | Houston | 10:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| Saturday, Nov. 21 | at Cincinnati | TBA | TBA |
| Saturday, Nov. 28 | UCF | TBA | TBA |
| Friday, Dec. 4 | Big 12 Championship | 8:00 p.m. | ABC |
Where to watch Colorado football?
Viewers can stream games through the ESPN app or the FOX Sports app by logging in with a participating television provider. These official platforms carry live feeds of all regional and national television broadcasts on mobile devices.
Cord-cutters can utilize streaming platforms like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV, or Sling TV to access the major networks covering the Colorado Buffaloes. Check your local service packages to confirm availability of FOX and ESPN properties.
For specific digital-only broadcasts, you will need a separate streaming service. The home matchup against Weber State requires an active ESPN+ subscription, which is separate from a traditional cable package and must be purchased online directly.
Editorial Disclaimer: All dates and television network assignments for future games are subject to change. The Big 12 Conference and its broadcast partners dictate the final schedule based on weekly viewing metrics.
