Akron Zips Football Schedule 2026 (TV, Times)
Akron Zips 2026 schedule: 12 games, 6 at home, 5 on national TV. Kickoff times, TV channels, results and a printable PDF.
Next 2 games
| Date | Opponent | Kickoff | TV / stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 18 | at Massachusetts Minutemen | 7:00 PM ET | CBSSN |
| Fri, Nov 27 | vs. Buffalo Bulls | 12:00 PM ET | TBD |
Akron's InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field opened on campus in 2009, replacing the Rubber Bowl, the Zips' longtime home. It seats about 30,000. The Zips compete in the Mid-American Conference. The nickname itself comes from industry: in 1926 the teams were named the Zippers, after rubber boots made by the B.F. Goodrich Company, which was headquartered in Akron. The team first took the field in 1891 and plays in blue and gold. Ohio's Pride provides the game-day soundtrack, and Zippy is the mascot. The whole season fits on this page: every game is below, with times and TV added as they are set.
Season so far
- Record
- 1-9 (from final scores)
- Streak
- L8
- Games played
- 10
Last 3 results
- L 14–42 vs. Western Michigan Broncos Tue, Nov 10
- L 20–28 vs. Ohio Bobcats Tue, Nov 3
- L 20–35 at Kent State Golden Flashes Sat, Oct 24
Next up
- When
- Wed, Nov 18 · 7:00 PM ET
- Where
- Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium, Amherst, MA
- TV / stream
- CBSSN
| Date / kickoff | Matchup | TV / stream | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Akron Zips at Wake Forest Demon Deacons | ACC Network | 16–38 · Final |
| Sep 12, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT | Robert Morris Colonials at Akron Zips | ESPN+ | 10–45 · Final |
| Sep 19, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT | Akron Zips at Minnesota Golden Gophers | BTN | 7–41 · Final |
| Sep 26, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT | UNLV Rebels at Akron Zips | ESPN+ | 38–10 · Final |
| Oct 3, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT | Akron Zips at Central Michigan Chippewas | ESPN+ | 17–41 · Final |
| Oct 10, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT | Eastern Michigan Eagles at Akron Zips | ESPN+ | 25–23 · Final |
| Oct 17, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT | Akron Zips at Miami (OH) RedHawks | ESPN+ | 14–34 · Final |
| Oct 24, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT | Akron Zips at Kent State Golden Flashes | ESPN+ | 20–35 · Final |
| Nov 3, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Ohio Bobcats at Akron Zips | ESPN2 | 28–20 · Final |
| Nov 10, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Western Michigan Broncos at Akron Zips | CBSSN | 42–14 · Final |
| Nov 18, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Akron Zips at Massachusetts Minutemen | CBSSN | Scheduled |
| Nov 27, 2026, 12:00 PM EST | Buffalo Bulls at Akron Zips | TBD | Scheduled |
What channel is the Akron Zips game on this week?
This week: Akron Zips at Massachusetts Minutemen, Wed, Nov 18, 7:00 PM ET, on CBSSN.
Next game: at Massachusetts Minutemen · Wed, Nov 18, 7:00 PM ET · Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium · TV/stream: CBSSN
Akron Zips recent results
- Nov 10: L 14–42 vs. Western Michigan Broncos · aired on CBSSN
- Nov 3: L 20–28 vs. Ohio Bobcats · aired on ESPN2
- Oct 24: L 20–35 at Kent State Golden Flashes · streamed on ESPN+
Related schedules
MAC schedule · College football on TV this week · Akron Zips men’s basketball schedule · Akron Zips women’s basketball schedule
From the blog
Akron Zips season at a glance
- Home and away
- 6 home games, 6 road games (12 games listed).
- Bye week
- Week 9 (between the Oct 24 game at Kent State Golden Flashes and the Nov 3 game vs. Ohio Bobcats).
- Prime-time kickoffs
- 4 games kicking off at 7 PM ET or later: Sep 3 at Wake Forest Demon Deacons (ACC Network); Nov 3 vs. Ohio Bobcats (ESPN2); Nov 10 vs. Western Michigan Broncos (CBSSN); Nov 18 at Massachusetts Minutemen (CBSSN).
- TV and streaming listed
- ESPN+ 6, CBSSN 2, ACC Network 1, BTN 1, ESPN2 1; 1 game without a listed channel yet.
- Toughest stretch
- 2 straight games away from home, Oct 17 to Oct 24 (at Miami (OH) RedHawks, at Kent State Golden Flashes).
- Next game
- at Massachusetts Minutemen, Wednesday, November 18 at 7:00 PM ET on CBSSN.
Computed from the schedule on this page. Times are U.S. Eastern. Prime time means a confirmed kickoff at 7 PM ET or later; a bye is a week number missing from the team's schedule; the toughest stretch is the longest run of consecutive games away from home and the shortest turnaround under seven days between games.
Akron Zips schedule by the numbers
- 6 home
- 6 away
- 5 on national TV (1 still to play)
- 6 national streaming only
Games by month: Sep 2026 4 · Oct 2026 4 · Nov 2026 4
National TV counts games on a national broadcast or cable network (such as ESPN, Fox, TNT or a national conference network); streaming-only national games (such as Peacock, Prime Video or ESPN+) are counted separately, and local or regional channels are not included.
Plan the rest of Akron Zips’ season
The available schedule contains 12 regular-season games: 10 completed and 2 not marked final. The remaining games include 1 at home, 1 away and 0 at neutral sites.
The next dated matchup is against Massachusetts Minutemen on November 18. Use the schedule above for the latest kickoff and channel.
1 remaining games have an unconfirmed kickoff or missing broadcast listing. Recheck those details before arranging travel or a watch party.
Akron Zips schedule notes
This page lists the regular-season games available from our sports data provider. Times and TV channels may change; unannounced details remain TBD. The PDF lists the games still to play (choose "PDF with past games" for the full regular season with games already played) and is a snapshot of the latest available data when downloaded.
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When is the Akron Zips bye week?
The Akron Zips bye week is Week 9 (between the Oct 24 game at Kent State Golden Flashes and the Nov 3 game vs. Ohio Bobcats), based on the week numbers in the current schedule.
How many prime-time games do the Akron Zips have?
The current schedule lists 4 games with a confirmed kickoff at 7 PM Eastern or later: at Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Thursday, September 3; vs. Ohio Bobcats on Tuesday, November 3; vs. Western Michigan Broncos on Tuesday, November 10; at Massachusetts Minutemen on Wednesday, November 18. Games with a kickoff time still TBD are not counted.
What channel are Akron Zips games on?
Listed TV and streaming outlets for the Akron Zips this season: ESPN+ (6 games), CBSSN (2 games), ACC Network (1 game), BTN (1 game) and ESPN2 (1 game). 1 game has no channel listed yet. The next game, at Massachusetts Minutemen on Wednesday, November 18, is listed on CBSSN. Channels can change, so check the schedule table above before kickoff.
How do I print the Akron Zips schedule?
Use the "Download PDF of remaining games" button near the top of this page to get a printable one-page PDF of the games still to play with kickoff times (choose "PDF with past games" for the full regular season) and TV channels, then print it from your PDF viewer. The PDF is a snapshot of the schedule when downloaded. To print several teams together, combine them in My Season first.