The Miami Hurricanes have officially revealed their football schedule for the 2026 season, following the conclusion of the 2025 college football season. The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) announced the full conference schedules on January 26, 2026, detailing key matchups that fans can look forward to throughout the season.
The Hurricanes will embark on their season with a notable non-conference slate, featuring three games that have been known for some time. The schedule reflects the ACC’s gradual shift towards a nine-game conference format, with Miami set to play nine conference games in 2026. The non-conference games include a matchup against Florida A&M on September 10, a game against Central Michigan on September 26, and a highly anticipated clash with Notre Dame on November 7.
2026 Schedule Highlights
Miami’s complete schedule is as follows:
– Week 0: No game, August 29
– Week 1: Miami at Stanford, Friday, September 4
– Week 2: Florida A&M vs. Miami, Thursday, September 10
– Week 3: Miami at Wake Forest, Friday, September 18
– Week 5: Central Michigan vs. Miami, September 26
– Week 6: Miami at Clemson, October 3
– Week 7: BYE WEEK, October 10
– Week 8: Florida State at Miami, Saturday, October 17
– Week 9: Pittsburgh at Miami, October 24
– Week 10: Miami at North Carolina, October 31
– Week 11: Miami at Notre Dame, November 7
– Week 12: Duke at Miami, November 14
– Week 13: Virginia Tech at Miami, Friday, November 20
– Week 14: Boston College at Miami, November 28
– ACC Championship Game: December 5, Noon, Charlotte, NC
This season returns to a traditional 13-week format, with each team receiving one bye week. Miami’s schedule features a challenging early season with several games played on Fridays and Thursdays, including two road games to kick off the year.
The back half of the schedule presents a unique opportunity for the Hurricanes, as they will conclude the season with three consecutive home games. This follows a season in which Miami faced a demanding schedule, playing away until November.
Looking Ahead
As the Hurricanes prepare for the 2026 season, expectations remain high. Coach Mario Cristobal aims to build on previous successes and lead the team to another strong performance, potentially securing double-digit wins. The mix of home and away games, along with marquee matchups, sets the stage for an exciting football season.
Fans are encouraged to mark their calendars and share their thoughts on the upcoming season. What matchups are they most excited about? The anticipation builds as Miami gears up for what promises to be an engaging and competitive year in college football.
