Purdue Boilermakers Football Schedule 2026 (TV, Times)
Purdue Boilermakers 2026 schedule: 12 games, 7 at home, 10 on national TV. Kickoff times, TV channels, results and a printable PDF.
Next 3 games
| Date | Opponent | Kickoff | TV / stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14 | at Iowa Hawkeyes | 7:30 PM ET | NBC |
| Sat, Nov 21 | vs. Wisconsin Badgers | 12:00 PM ET | NBC |
| Sat, Nov 28 | at Indiana Hoosiers | TBD | TBD |
Purdue is known as the "Cradle of Quarterbacks," with alumni including Drew Brees, who led the Boilermakers from 1997 to 2000 and later won Super Bowl XLIV with the New Orleans Saints. Purdue plays in West Lafayette, Indiana, at Ross–Ade Stadium, which opened in 1924 and seats 61,441. The Boilermakers compete in the Big Ten, and their rivalry with Indiana is played for the Old Oaken Bucket. The full season is laid out below; we update kickoff times and TV listings as they become official.
Season so far
- Record
- 3-6 (from final scores)
- Streak
- L3
- Games played
- 9
Last 3 results
- L 29–34 vs. Maryland Terrapins Sat, Nov 7
- L 17–31 at Penn State Nittany Lions Sat, Oct 31
- L 26–38 vs. Washington Huskies Fri, Oct 16
Next up
- When
- Sat, Nov 14 · 7:30 PM ET
- Where
- Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA
- TV / stream
- NBC
| Date / kickoff | Matchup | TV / stream | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Indiana State Sycamores at Purdue Boilermakers | BTN | 19–44 · Final |
| Sep 12, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT | Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Purdue Boilermakers | FS1 | 38–36 · Final/OT |
| Sep 19, 2026, 11:00 PM EDT | Purdue Boilermakers at UCLA Bruins | BTN | 38–52 · Final |
| Sep 26, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT | Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Purdue Boilermakers | Peacock | 49–10 · Final |
| Oct 3, 2026, 4:15 PM EDT | Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini | BTN | 24–17 · Final |
| Oct 10, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT | Minnesota Golden Gophers at Purdue Boilermakers | BTN | 13–41 · Final |
| Oct 16, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT | Washington Huskies at Purdue Boilermakers | Fox | 38–26 · Final |
| Oct 31, 2026, 4:15 PM EDT | Purdue Boilermakers at Penn State Nittany Lions | BTN | 17–31 · Final |
| Nov 7, 2026, 12:30 PM EST | Maryland Terrapins at Purdue Boilermakers | BTN | 34–29 · Final |
| Nov 14, 2026, 7:30 PM EST | Purdue Boilermakers at Iowa Hawkeyes | NBC | Scheduled |
| Nov 21, 2026, 12:00 PM EST | Wisconsin Badgers at Purdue Boilermakers | NBC | Scheduled |
| Nov 28, 2026 · Time TBD | Purdue Boilermakers at Indiana Hoosiers | TBD | Scheduled |
What channel is the Purdue Boilermakers game on this week?
This week: Purdue Boilermakers at Iowa Hawkeyes, Sat, Nov 14, 7:30 PM ET, on NBC.
Next game: at Iowa Hawkeyes · Sat, Nov 14, 7:30 PM ET · Kinnick Stadium · TV/stream: NBC
Purdue Boilermakers recent results
- Nov 7: L 29–34 vs. Maryland Terrapins · aired on BTN
- Oct 31: L 17–31 at Penn State Nittany Lions · aired on BTN
- Oct 16: L 26–38 vs. Washington Huskies · aired on Fox
Related schedules
Big Ten schedule · College football on TV this week · Purdue Boilermakers men’s basketball schedule · Purdue Boilermakers women’s basketball schedule
From the blog
Purdue Boilermakers season at a glance
- Home and away
- 7 home games, 5 road games (12 games listed).
- Bye week
- Week 8 (between the Oct 16 game vs. Washington Huskies and the Oct 31 game at Penn State Nittany Lions).
- Prime-time kickoffs
- 5 games kicking off at 7 PM ET or later: Sep 4 vs. Indiana State Sycamores (BTN); Sep 19 at UCLA Bruins (BTN); Oct 10 vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers (BTN); Oct 16 vs. Washington Huskies (Fox); Nov 14 at Iowa Hawkeyes (NBC).
- TV and streaming listed
- BTN 6, NBC 2, Fox 1, FS1 1, Peacock 1; 1 game without a listed channel yet.
- Toughest stretch
- Shortest turnaround is 6 days, from the Oct 10 game vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers to the Oct 16 game vs. Washington Huskies.
- Next game
- at Iowa Hawkeyes, Saturday, November 14 at 7:30 PM ET on NBC.
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.
Purdue Boilermakers schedule by the numbers
- 7 home
- 5 away
- 10 on national TV (2 still to play)
- 1 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 Purdue Boilermakers’ season
The available schedule contains 12 regular-season games: 9 completed and 3 not marked final. The remaining games include 1 at home, 2 away and 0 at neutral sites.
The next dated matchup is against Iowa Hawkeyes on November 14. 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.
Purdue Boilermakers 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 Purdue Boilermakers bye week?
The Purdue Boilermakers bye week is Week 8 (between the Oct 16 game vs. Washington Huskies and the Oct 31 game at Penn State Nittany Lions), based on the week numbers in the current schedule.
How many prime-time games do the Purdue Boilermakers have?
The current schedule lists 5 games with a confirmed kickoff at 7 PM Eastern or later: vs. Indiana State Sycamores on Friday, September 4; at UCLA Bruins on Saturday, September 19; vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday, October 10; vs. Washington Huskies on Friday, October 16; at Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday, November 14. Games with a kickoff time still TBD are not counted.
What channel are Purdue Boilermakers games on?
Listed TV and streaming outlets for the Purdue Boilermakers this season: BTN (6 games), NBC (2 games), Fox (1 game), FS1 (1 game) and Peacock (1 game). 1 game has no channel listed yet. The next game, at Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday, November 14, is listed on NBC. Channels can change, so check the schedule table above before kickoff.
How do I print the Purdue Boilermakers 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.