2026 Kentucky Football Schedule
Follow Kentucky’s complete 2026 football slate from the spring game through the Governor’s Cup. Kickoff times, broadcast details, and game-day designations are shown as currently listed by UK Athletics and can change during the season.
Schedule note: TBA means UK Athletics has not yet listed a final kickoff time or television network. Listed television windows are preserved as announced.
| Date | Opponent | Location | Kickoff | TV / Kickoff Window | Game Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr. 18 | Spring Game (EXH)Home | Lexington, Ky. | Final | — | Blue 23, White 18 |
| Sep. 5 | Youngstown StateHome | Lexington, Ky. | 1:00 pm | TBA | BBN United Game / White Out |
| Sep. 12 | AlabamaHome | Lexington, Ky. | 3:30 pm | TBA | Heroes Day / First Responders Recognition / Stripe Out |
| Sep. 19 | Texas A&MAway | College Station, Texas | 3:30 pm | ESPN / ESPN2 | — |
| Sep. 26 | South AlabamaHome | Lexington, Ky. | 12:45 pm | TBA | Family Weekend / Hall of Fame / Blue-White Stadium Split |
| Oct. 3 | South CarolinaAway | Columbia, S.C. | TBA | 3:30–4:30 p.m. or 6–8 p.m. window | — |
| Oct. 10 | LSUHome | Lexington, Ky. | TBA | 6–8 p.m. window | Homecoming / Blue Out |
| Oct. 17 | OklahomaAway | Norman, Okla. | TBA | 3:30–4:30 p.m. or 6–8 p.m. window | — |
| Oct. 24 | VanderbiltHome | Lexington, Ky. | TBA | 6–8 p.m. window | Blue Out |
| Nov. 7 | TennesseeAway | Knoxville, Tenn. | TBA | 6–8 p.m. window | — |
| Nov. 14 | FloridaHome | Lexington, Ky. | TBA | 6–8 p.m. window | Night Ops / Salute to Veterans / Black Out |
| Nov. 21 | MissouriAway | Columbia, Mo. | TBA | 6–8 p.m. window | — |
| Nov. 28 | LouisvilleHome | Lexington, Ky. | TBA | Noon–1 p.m. window | Governor’s Cup / Senior Day / Blue Out |
Source: UK Athletics 2026 Football Schedule. Times and television assignments are subject to change.