Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Football Schedule 2026 (TV, Times)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 2026 schedule: 12 games, 5 at home, 6 on national TV. Kickoff times, TV channels, results and a printable PDF.
Next 2 games
| Date | Opponent | Kickoff | TV / stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 21 | at Liberty Flames | 1:00 PM ET | ESPN+ |
| Sat, Nov 28 | vs. Kennesaw State Owls | 1:00 PM ET | TBD |
Western Kentucky plays in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Hilltoppers' home is Houchens Industries–L. T. Smith Stadium, which opened in 1968 and was renovated in 2008, when capacity grew to about 22,000. WKU is a member of Conference USA. Its most heated rivalry is with Middle Tennessee, and the two schools have met in the Division I-AA era as well as in the FBS. Football here dates to 1908; the team wears red and white. Big Red works the sidelines while the Big Red Marching Band provides the music. Find every matchup below, along with kickoff times and broadcast details as they are announced.
Season so far
- Record
- 4-6 (from final scores)
- Streak
- W1
- Games played
- 10
Last 3 results
- W 34–24 vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks Sat, Nov 14
- L 42–51 at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Sat, Nov 7
- L 21–35 vs. Delaware Blue Hens Tue, Oct 27
Next up
- When
- Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM ET
- Where
- Williams Stadium (VA), Lynchburg, VA
- TV / stream
- ESPN+
| Date / kickoff | Matchup | TV / stream | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026, 10:30 PM EDT | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Nevada Wolf Pack | CBSSN | 14–49 · Final |
| Sep 12, 2026, 12:45 PM EDT | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Georgia Bulldogs | SEC Network | 20–70 · Final |
| Sep 19, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Indiana Hoosiers | Peacock | 0–38 · Final |
| Sep 26, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Mercyhurst Lakers at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | ESPN+ | 7–52 · Final |
| Oct 1, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at New Mexico State Aggies | CBSSN | 13–34 · Final |
| Oct 8, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Missouri State Bears at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | CBSSN | 13–34 · Final |
| Oct 14, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Sam Houston Bearkats | ESPN | 16–3 · Final |
| Oct 27, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Delaware Blue Hens at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | CBSSN | 35–21 · Final |
| Nov 7, 2026, 3:30 PM EST | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | ESPN+ | 42–51 · Final |
| Nov 14, 2026, 3:30 PM EST | Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | ESPN+ | 24–34 · Final |
| Nov 21, 2026, 1:00 PM EST | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Liberty Flames | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 28, 2026, 1:00 PM EST | Kennesaw State Owls at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | TBD | Scheduled |
What channel is the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers game on this week?
This week: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Liberty Flames, Sat, Nov 21, 1:00 PM ET, on ESPN+.
Next game: at Liberty Flames · Sat, Nov 21, 1:00 PM ET · Williams Stadium (VA) · TV/stream: ESPN+
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers recent results
- Nov 14: W 34–24 vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks · streamed on ESPN+
- Nov 7: L 42–51 at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · streamed on ESPN+
- Oct 27: L 21–35 vs. Delaware Blue Hens · aired on CBSSN
Related schedules
Conference USA schedule · College football on TV this week · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers men’s basketball schedule · Western Kentucky Lady Toppers women’s basketball schedule
From the blog
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers season at a glance
- Home and away
- 5 home games, 7 road games (12 games listed).
- Bye week
- Week 8 (between the Oct 14 game at Sam Houston Bearkats and the Oct 27 game vs. Delaware Blue Hens).
- Prime-time kickoffs
- 6 games kicking off at 7 PM ET or later: Sep 5 at Nevada Wolf Pack (CBSSN); Sep 26 vs. Mercyhurst Lakers (ESPN+); Oct 1 at New Mexico State Aggies (CBSSN); Oct 8 vs. Missouri State Bears (CBSSN); Oct 14 at Sam Houston Bearkats (ESPN); Oct 27 vs. Delaware Blue Hens (CBSSN).
- TV and streaming listed
- CBSSN 4, ESPN+ 4, ESPN 1, Peacock 1, SEC Network 1; 1 game without a listed channel yet.
- Toughest stretch
- 3 straight games away from home, Sep 5 to Sep 19 (at Nevada Wolf Pack, at Georgia Bulldogs, at Indiana Hoosiers); shortest turnaround is 5 days, from the Sep 26 game vs. Mercyhurst Lakers to the Oct 1 game at New Mexico State Aggies.
- Next game
- at Liberty Flames, Saturday, November 21 at 1:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers schedule by the numbers
- 5 home
- 7 away
- 6 on national TV (0 still to play)
- 5 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 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers’ 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 Liberty Flames on November 21. 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.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 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 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers bye week?
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers bye week is Week 8 (between the Oct 14 game at Sam Houston Bearkats and the Oct 27 game vs. Delaware Blue Hens), based on the week numbers in the current schedule.
How many prime-time games do the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have?
The current schedule lists 6 games with a confirmed kickoff at 7 PM Eastern or later: at Nevada Wolf Pack on Saturday, September 5; vs. Mercyhurst Lakers on Saturday, September 26; at New Mexico State Aggies on Thursday, October 1; vs. Missouri State Bears on Thursday, October 8; at Sam Houston Bearkats on Wednesday, October 14; vs. Delaware Blue Hens on Tuesday, October 27. Games with a kickoff time still TBD are not counted.
What channel are Western Kentucky Hilltoppers games on?
Listed TV and streaming outlets for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers this season: CBSSN (4 games), ESPN+ (4 games), ESPN (1 game), Peacock (1 game) and SEC Network (1 game). 1 game has no channel listed yet. The next game, at Liberty Flames on Saturday, November 21, is listed on ESPN+. Channels can change, so check the schedule table above before kickoff.
How do I print the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 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.