Catch All the Best College Football Action on ABC and ABC.com

College football fans, get your calendars out—ABC’s got a wild 2026 season lined up. Their tradition of nailing the big games? Still going strong.

From the August kickoff to the National Championship in January, there’s no shortage of high-stakes matchups and old-school rivalries. It’s a full plate for anyone who loves the sport.

Season Kickoff: MEAC/SWAC Challenge and Labor Day Weekend

Things start rolling on Saturday, August 9, with the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Atlanta. Alabama A&M faces Howard at 7:30 ET/4:30 PT—should be a good one.

Labor Day Weekend is loaded. On Saturday, September 5, East Carolina clashes with Alabama at 12 pm ET/9 am PT.

Baylor takes on Auburn at 3:30 ET/12:30 PT, and Clemson heads to LSU for a prime-time showdown at 7:30 ET/4:30 PT. That’s a stacked Saturday.

Don’t sleep on Sunday, September 6, either. Louisville faces Ole Miss at 7:30 ET/4:30 PT, which could get interesting.

Highlight Games of September

September’s got some real heavy hitters. Here’s what’s on tap:

• Saturday, September 12
• Arizona State @ Texas A&M – 12 pm ET/9 am PT
• Alabama @ Kentucky – 3:30 ET/12:30 PT
• Ohio State @ Texas – 7:30 ET/4:30 PT
• Saturday, September 19
• Georgia @ Arkansas – 12 pm ET/9 am PT
• Florida State @ Alabama – 3:30 ET/12:30 PT
• LSU @ Ole Miss – 7:30 ET/4:30 PT

ABC Saturday Night Football Presented by Capital One

Saturday nights on ABC are just different. The ABC Saturday Night Football Presented by Capital One slot always delivers the juiciest matchup of the week.

It’s where powerhouse teams collide and chaos happens. If you only catch one game each week, this is probably it.

Thanksgiving and Black Friday Rivalry Games

As the regular season winds down, rivalry games take over Thanksgiving night and Black Friday. These are the ones fans circle every year—sometimes they even decide who goes to the big bowls.

Seriously, don’t miss these. They’re tradition for a reason.

College Football Playoff Broadcast Schedule

After the regular season, it’s playoff time. The College Football Playoff (CFP) brings the best of the best together—winner takes all.

Here’s the CFP broadcast schedule:

• First Round
• Fri, Dec 18 – 8 p.m. (ESPN)
• Sat, Dec 19 – Noon (ABC & ESPN)
• Sat, Dec 19 – 3:30 p.m. (TNT, truTV & HBO Max)
• Sat, Dec 19 – 7:30 p.m. (TNT, truTV & HBO Max)
• Quarterfinals
• Wed, Dec 30 – Vrbo Fiesta Bowl (Glendale, Ariz.) – 7:30 p.m. (TNT, truTV & HBO Max)
• Fri, Jan 1 – TBD* – Noon (TNT & HBO Max)
• Fri, Jan 1 – TBD* – 4 p.m. (ABC & ESPN)
• Fri, Jan 1 – TBD* – 8 p.m. (ESPN)
• Semifinals
• Thu, Jan 14 – Capital One Orange Bowl (Miami Gardens, Fla.) – 7:30 p.m. (TNT, truTV & HBO Max)
• Fri, Jan 15 – Allstate Sugar Bowl (New Orleans, La.) – 7:30 p.m. (ABC & ESPN)
• National Championship
• Mon, Jan 25 – 2027 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T (Las Vegas, Nev.) – 7:30 p.m. (ABC & ESPN)

*The CFP Quarterfinals at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, and Rose Bowl Game Presented by Prudential will be assigned to their windows on Selection Day, Sunday, Dec. 6.

Don’t Miss a Moment of the Action

ABC’s got a wild lineup of college football games this season. If you’re into the classic big names or hoping for a surprise upset, there’s a little something for everyone.

Check back every week for the latest schedule and catch the games live on ABC or ABC.com.

Grab your snacks, maybe round up a few friends, and settle in for college football. From the very first kickoff to the championship, ABC’s bringing the best matchups and those can’t-miss moments.

Honestly, why risk missing out? Tune in and just enjoy the season as it unfolds.