The 2026 Nebraska football team opens its fourth year under head coach Matt Rhule. Representing the University of Nebraska in the Division I FBS Big Ten conference, the Cornhuskers begin the college football season 2026 with high goals.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers Football program hosts seven home games at Memorial Stadium this year. Supporters look forward to seeing how the roster handles expanded conference opponents like the Oregon Ducks and Washington Huskies.
Here is the exact Nebraska Football schedule 2026: opponents, date, time, TV channel and where to watch. Review the specific details and broadcast information required to follow every game this fall.
What channel is the Nebraska football game on?
Nebraska football games air across several major television networks through the current Big Ten media rights deal.
Fans can find weekly broadcasts distributed on FOX, FS1, CBS, NBC, and the Big Ten Network (BTN). Selected games might also appear on affiliated streaming services.
Nebraska Football Schedule 2026
The official 2026 slate features three non-conference home games before starting the Big Ten conference schedule.
Kickoff times and television networks for the later weeks will be announced by the conference as the season progresses. All listed times are Eastern Time.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
| Saturday, Sep. 5 | Ohio Bobcats | 12:00 PM | FS1 |
| Saturday, Sep. 12 | Bowling Green Falcons | 7:00 PM | FS1 |
| Saturday, Sep. 19 | North Dakota Fighting Hawks | 7:15 PM | BTN |
| Saturday, Sep. 26 | at Michigan State Spartans | TBA | TBA |
| Saturday, Oct. 3 | Maryland Terrapins | TBA | TBA |
| Saturday, Oct. 10 | Indiana Hoosiers | TBA | TBA |
| Saturday, Oct. 17 | at Oregon Ducks | TBA | TBA |
| Saturday, Oct. 24 | OFF (Bye Week) | – | – |
| Saturday, Oct. 31 | Washington Huskies | TBA | TBA |
| Friday, Nov. 6 | at Illinois Fighting Illini | 8:00 PM | FOX |
| Saturday, Nov. 14 | at Rutgers Scarlet Knights | TBA | TBA |
| Saturday, Nov. 21 | Ohio State Buckeyes | TBA | TBA |
| Friday, Nov. 27 | at Iowa Hawkeyes | 12:00 PM | CBS / Paramount+ |
| Saturday, Dec. 5 | Big Ten Championship | 8:00 PM | FOX |
Where to watch Nebraska football?
Viewers can watch Nebraska Cornhuskers Football through standard cable providers that carry FOX, FS1, CBS, NBC, and the Big Ten Network. Local network affiliates typically handle major weekend broadcasts.
Streaming platforms provide direct ways to watch the team without a standard cable package. Subscriptions to services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and Fubo include primary Big Ten channels.
Specific games mandate standalone streaming applications. The late-season game against the Iowa Hawkeyes will simulcast on Paramount+, and any NBC-contracted games stream directly on Peacock.
Fans listening via radio can tune into the Huskers Radio Network for audio coverage. The official university athletic website lists affiliate stations broadcasting the live game audio.
For those attending in person, Memorial Stadium in Lincoln offers massive seating capacity. Tailgating and stadium events usually start hours before the scheduled television broadcast begins.
Editorial Disclaimer: All schedule dates, kickoff times, and television network assignments are subject to adjustments by the NCAA and broadcasting partners. Please verify with local programming guides for updates.
