Ball State Cardinals 2026 Football Schedule
Ball State Cardinals full regular-season schedule with kickoff times, TV channels and results. Download a printable PDF or add this team to your combined schedule.
| Date / kickoff | Matchup | TV / stream | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT | Ball State Cardinals at Ohio State Buckeyes | BTN | 3–56 · Final |
| Sep 12, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT | Stony Brook Seawolves at Ball State Cardinals | ESPN+ | 17–41 · Final |
| Sep 19, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT | Ball State Cardinals at Liberty Flames | ESPN+ | 15–51 · Final |
| Sep 26, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT | Ball State Cardinals at Kent State Golden Flashes | ESPN+ | 13–26 · Final |
| Oct 3, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT | Toledo Rockets at Ball State Cardinals | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Oct 10, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT | Ball State Cardinals at Northwestern Wildcats | BTN | Scheduled |
| Oct 17, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT · Time TBD | Ball State Cardinals at Bowling Green Falcons | TBD | Scheduled |
| Oct 24, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT · Time TBD | Sacramento State Hornets at Ball State Cardinals | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 4, 2026, 12:00 AM EST · Time TBD | Ball State Cardinals at Massachusetts Minutemen | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 11, 2026, 12:00 AM EST · Time TBD | Buffalo Bulls at Ball State Cardinals | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 17, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Bobcats | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 28, 2026, 12:00 PM EST | Central Michigan Chippewas at Ball State Cardinals | TBD | Scheduled |
Plan the rest of Ball State Cardinals’s season
The available schedule contains 12 regular-season games: 4 completed and 8 not marked final. The remaining games include 4 at home, 4 away and 0 at neutral sites.
The next dated matchup is against Toledo Rockets on October 3. Use the schedule above for the latest kickoff and channel.
6 remaining games have an unconfirmed kickoff or missing broadcast listing. Recheck those details before arranging travel or a watch party.
Ball State Cardinals 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. A PDF includes the full regular season, including games already played, and is a snapshot of the latest available data when downloaded.
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