Western Michigan Broncos Football Schedule 2026 (TV, Times)
Western Michigan Broncos 2026 schedule: 12 games, 6 at home, 7 on national TV. Kickoff times, TV channels, results and a printable PDF.
Next 2 games
| Date | Opponent | Kickoff | TV / stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 17 | vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles | 6:00 PM ET | ESPN2 |
| Tue, Nov 24 | vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN2 |
Western Michigan plays in Kalamazoo at Waldo Stadium, which opened in 1939 and seats 30,200. It originally included an eight-lane track that has since moved across Stadium Drive. The Broncos compete in the Mid-American Conference, where their games against Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan help decide the Michigan MAC Trophy. The Central Michigan rivalry is played for the Cannon Trophy. Football here dates to 1906; the team wears brown and gold. The Bronco Marching Band provides the game-day soundtrack, and Buster Bronco is the mascot. Find every matchup below, along with kickoff times and broadcast details as they are announced.
Season so far
- Record
- 7-3 (from final scores)
- Streak
- W2
- Games played
- 10
Last 3 results
- W 42–14 at Akron Zips Tue, Nov 10
- W 23–10 vs. Bowling Green Falcons Sat, Oct 31
- L 38–45 at Toledo Rockets Sat, Oct 24
Next up
- When
- Tue, Nov 17 · 6:00 PM ET
- Where
- Waldo Stadium, Kalamazoo, MI
- TV / stream
- ESPN2
| Date / kickoff | Matchup | TV / stream | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 PM EDT | Western Michigan Broncos at Michigan Wolverines | NBC | 12–13 · Final |
| Sep 12, 2026, 6:30 PM EDT | Monmouth Hawks at Western Michigan Broncos | ESPN+ | 14–49 · Final |
| Sep 19, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Western Michigan Broncos at Rice Owls | ESPN+ | 28–21 · Final |
| Sep 26, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT | Boise State Broncos at Western Michigan Broncos | ESPN2 | 32–7 · Final |
| Oct 3, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT | Western Michigan Broncos at Buffalo Bulls | ESPN+ | 20–17 · Final |
| Oct 10, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT | Kent State Golden Flashes at Western Michigan Broncos | ESPN+ | 7–38 · Final |
| Oct 17, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT | Western Michigan Broncos at Central Michigan Chippewas | ESPN+ | 21–14 · Final |
| Oct 24, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT | Western Michigan Broncos at Toledo Rockets | CBSSN | 38–45 · Final |
| Oct 31, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT | Bowling Green Falcons at Western Michigan Broncos | CBSSN | 10–23 · Final |
| Nov 10, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Western Michigan Broncos at Akron Zips | CBSSN | 42–14 · Final |
| Nov 17, 2026, 6:00 PM EST | Eastern Michigan Eagles at Western Michigan Broncos | ESPN2 | Scheduled |
| Nov 24, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Miami (OH) RedHawks at Western Michigan Broncos | ESPN2 | Scheduled |
What channel is the Western Michigan Broncos game on this week?
This week: Western Michigan Broncos vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles, Tue, Nov 17, 6:00 PM ET, on ESPN2.
Next game: vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles · Tue, Nov 17, 6:00 PM ET · Waldo Stadium · TV/stream: ESPN2
Western Michigan Broncos recent results
- Nov 10: W 42–14 at Akron Zips · aired on CBSSN
- Oct 31: W 23–10 vs. Bowling Green Falcons · aired on CBSSN
- Oct 24: L 38–45 at Toledo Rockets · aired on CBSSN
Related schedules
MAC schedule · College football on TV this week · Western Michigan Broncos men’s basketball schedule · Western Michigan Broncos women’s basketball schedule
From the blog
Western Michigan Broncos season at a glance
- Home and away
- 6 home games, 6 road games (12 games listed).
- Bye week
- Week 10 (between the Oct 31 game vs. Bowling Green Falcons and the Nov 10 game at Akron Zips).
- Prime-time kickoffs
- 4 games kicking off at 7 PM ET or later: Sep 5 at Michigan Wolverines (NBC); Sep 19 at Rice Owls (ESPN+); Nov 10 at Akron Zips (CBSSN); Nov 24 vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks (ESPN2).
- TV and streaming listed
- ESPN+ 5, CBSSN 3, ESPN2 3, NBC 1.
- Toughest stretch
- 2 straight games away from home, Oct 17 to Oct 24 (at Central Michigan Chippewas, at Toledo Rockets).
- Next game
- vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles, Tuesday, November 17 at 6:00 PM ET on ESPN2.
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 Michigan Broncos schedule by the numbers
- 6 home
- 6 away
- 7 on national TV (2 still to play)
- 5 national streaming only
Games by month: Sep 2026 4 · Oct 2026 5 · Nov 2026 3
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 Michigan Broncos’ season
The available schedule contains 12 regular-season games: 10 completed and 2 not marked final. The remaining games include 2 at home, 0 away and 0 at neutral sites.
The next dated matchup is against Eastern Michigan Eagles on November 17. Use the schedule above for the latest kickoff and channel.
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Western Michigan Broncos 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 Michigan Broncos bye week?
The Western Michigan Broncos bye week is Week 10 (between the Oct 31 game vs. Bowling Green Falcons and the Nov 10 game at Akron Zips), based on the week numbers in the current schedule.
How many prime-time games do the Western Michigan Broncos have?
The current schedule lists 4 games with a confirmed kickoff at 7 PM Eastern or later: at Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, September 5; at Rice Owls on Saturday, September 19; at Akron Zips on Tuesday, November 10; vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks on Tuesday, November 24. Games with a kickoff time still TBD are not counted.
What channel are Western Michigan Broncos games on?
Listed TV and streaming outlets for the Western Michigan Broncos this season: ESPN+ (5 games), CBSSN (3 games), ESPN2 (3 games) and NBC (1 game). The next game, vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles on Tuesday, November 17, is listed on ESPN2. Channels can change, so check the schedule table above before kickoff.
How do I print the Western Michigan Broncos 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.