The 2026 New Mexico football team brings high expectations into the college football season 2026. Head coach Jason Eck leads the University of New Mexico after a stellar nine-win campaign last year.
The FBS Division program competes in the Mountain West Conference and plays home games at University Stadium. The roster aims for another strong push for a conference title this fall.
The text below covers the complete New Mexico Football schedule 2026. This resource details upcoming opponents, game dates, kickoff times, and television channels for all matchups.
What channel is the New Mexico football game on?
During the 2026 season, New Mexico games will air across several national and regional networks. Viewers can find broadcasts on FS1, ESPN2, CBS Sports Network, The CW, and FOX.
Some Mountain West Conference matchups will stream directly on the MW Network. This broadcast mix ensures followers across the country have multiple ways to watch the team.
New Mexico Football Schedule 2026
The table below outlines the full schedule, including opponent details and Eastern Time television broadcasts.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
| Saturday, Sep. 5 | Central Michigan | 10:00 PM | FS1 |
| Saturday, Sep. 12 | Mercyhurst | 4:00 PM | MW+ |
| Saturday, Sep. 19 | at Oklahoma | 7:30 PM | ESPN2 |
| Saturday, Sep. 26 | at New Mexico State | 3:30 PM | CBSSN |
| Saturday, Oct. 3 | UTEP | 4:00 PM | MW+ |
| Saturday, Oct. 17 | at Hawaii | TBA | FOX network |
| Saturday, Oct. 24 | North Dakota State | 10:00 PM | The CW |
| Saturday, Oct. 31 | at San Jose State | TBA | MW+ |
| Friday, Nov. 6 | at Nevada | 9:00 PM | CBSSN |
| Saturday, Nov. 14 | UNLV | 7:30 PM | The CW |
| Friday, Nov. 20 | at Wyoming | 9:00 PM | FS1 |
| Friday, Nov. 27 | Air Force | 4:30 PM | The CW |
The slate features a balanced mix of home and away contests. Action begins with a late-night matchup against Central Michigan, followed by a home game against Mercyhurst.
On September 19, Jason Eck takes his team to Norman to face the Oklahoma Sooners. This prime-time contest on ESPN2 represents their toughest out-of-conference challenge.
The annual rivalry game against New Mexico State follows the Oklahoma trip. This anticipated matchup takes place on September 26 in Las Cruces and airs on CBS Sports Network.
After hosting UTEP in early October, the roster gets a bye week. They return to action on October 17 with a trip to the island to play the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors.
Late October brings North Dakota State to Albuquerque, followed by a road game against San Jose State. November features conference clashes against Nevada, UNLV, Wyoming, and Air Force.
Where to watch New Mexico football?
Fans wanting to stream the New Mexico Lobos football season have multiple platform choices. Services like FuboTV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV Stream carry the necessary national networks.
FS1, ESPN2, CBSSN, and FOX come standard on most major streaming packages. The CW is often accessible over-the-air or through local affiliates on streaming television providers.
For games broadcast on MW+, viewers can stream the action for free online. The Mountain West Network app works on connected devices like Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV.
If you attend games in person, the Lobos host six matchups at University Stadium in Albuquerque. The regular season concludes before the Mountain West Championship Game on December 4.
Editorial Disclaimer: Schedule dates, broadcast networks, and kickoff times are subject to change. Check local listings closer to game days for potential broadcast shifts.
