2026 Northwestern Wildcats Football Schedule
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2026 Northwestern Wildcats Schedule
Big Ten Conference · Head coach David Braun · Ryan Field, Evanston, IL
| Wk | Date | Matchup | Location | TV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat, Sep 5Next up | Homevs South Dakota State | Martin StadiumEvanston, IL | TBD | - | |
| 2 | Sat, Sep 19 | Homevs Colorado | Martin StadiumEvanston, IL | TBD | - | |
| 3 | Fri, Sep 25 | Awayat IndianaConference | Memorial StadiumBloomington, IN | FOX | - | |
| 4 | Fri, Oct 2 | Homevs Penn StateConference | Ryan FieldEvanston, IL | FOX | - | |
| 5 | Sat, Oct 10 | Homevs Ball State | Ryan FieldEvanston, IL | TBD | - | |
| 6 | Sat, Oct 17 | Awayat Michigan StateConference | Spartan StadiumEast Lansing, MI | TBD | - | |
| 7 | Sat, Oct 24 | Homevs RutgersConference | Ryan FieldEvanston, IL | TBD | - | |
| 8 | Sat, Oct 31 | Awayat OregonConference | Autzen StadiumEugene, OR | TBD | - | |
| 9 | Sat, Nov 7 | Homevs IowaConference | Ryan FieldEvanston, IL | TBD | - | |
| 10 | Sat, Nov 14 | Awayat Ohio StateConference | Ohio StadiumColumbus, OH | TBD | - | |
| 11 | Sat, Nov 21 | Awayat MinnesotaConference | Huntington Bank StadiumMinneapolis, MN | TBD | - | |
| 12 | Sat, Nov 28 | Homevs IllinoisLand of Lincoln Trophy | Ryan FieldEvanston, IL | TBD | - |
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Season at a glance
The 2026 Northwestern football season
12
Games
7
Home games
5
Away games
Big Ten Conference
Conference
Northwestern opens on Saturday, September 5, 2026 against South Dakota State and closes on Saturday, November 28, 2026 against Illinois. The slate includes Illinois (Land of Lincoln Trophy). Switch on score tracking above to keep the record as the season plays out.
FAQ
2026 Northwestern schedule questions
When does the 2026 Northwestern Wildcats season start?
Northwestern opens the 2026 season on Saturday, September 5, 2026, against South Dakota State at Ryan Field, Evanston, IL.
When is the last game on the 2026 Northwestern schedule?
The regular season finishes on Saturday, November 28, 2026 against Illinois, the Land of Lincoln Trophy.
What conference is Northwestern Wildcats in?
Northwestern Wildcats plays in the Big Ten Conference, with David Braun as head coach. Home games are at Ryan Field, Evanston, IL.
Can I add notes and track scores on this schedule?
Yes. This is a working schedule, not a static list. Add a note to any game, switch on score tracking to log every final and keep the record, pick a design, and print or save a PDF. Everything saves in your browser.