Northwestern Wildcats 2026 Football Schedule
Northwestern Wildcats 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, 8:00 PM EDT | South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Northwestern Wildcats | BTN | 18–34 · Final |
| Sep 19, 2026, 7:30 PM EDT | Colorado Buffaloes at Northwestern Wildcats | FOX | 7–41 · Final |
| Sep 25, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT | Northwestern Wildcats at Indiana Hoosiers | FOX | 23–29 · Final |
| Oct 2, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT | Penn State Nittany Lions at Northwestern Wildcats | FOX | 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 | Northwestern Wildcats at Michigan State Spartans | TBD | Scheduled |
| Oct 24, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT · Time TBD | Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Northwestern Wildcats | TBD | Scheduled |
| Oct 31, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT · Time TBD | Northwestern Wildcats at Oregon Ducks | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 7, 2026, 12:00 AM EST · Time TBD | Iowa Hawkeyes at Northwestern Wildcats | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 14, 2026, 12:00 AM EST · Time TBD | Northwestern Wildcats at Ohio State Buckeyes | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 21, 2026, 12:00 AM EST · Time TBD | Northwestern Wildcats at Minnesota Golden Gophers | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 28, 2026, 12:00 AM EST · Time TBD | Illinois Fighting Illini at Northwestern Wildcats | TBD | Scheduled |
Plan the rest of Northwestern Wildcats’s season
The available schedule contains 12 regular-season games: 3 completed and 9 not marked final. The remaining games include 5 at home, 4 away and 0 at neutral sites.
The next dated matchup is against Penn State Nittany Lions on October 2. Use the schedule above for the latest kickoff and channel.
7 remaining games have an unconfirmed kickoff or missing broadcast listing. Recheck those details before arranging travel or a watch party.
Northwestern Wildcats 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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