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2026 Schedule

The Northwestern Wildcats college football season features 12 games. Home games are played at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium in Evanston, IL.

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FOX — 2 games
BTN — 1 game

Watch on Fubo Fubo carries FOX — 2 of 12 games this season. Channel lineups were checked on August 24, 2026 and change often — confirm the current lineup for your area at fubo.tv before subscribing.

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vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits

Saturday, September 5 · 7:00 PM · Week 1

Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium · Evanston, IL

BTN

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Upcoming Games

Week 1

vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits

Sat, Sep 5 · 7:00 PM

Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium · Evanston, IL

BTN

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Week 3

vs Colorado Buffaloes

Sat, Sep 19 · 6:30 PM

Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium · Evanston, IL

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Week 4

@ Indiana Hoosiers

Fri, Sep 25 · 7:00 PM

Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) · Bloomington, IN

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Week 5

vs Penn State Nittany Lions

Fri, Oct 2 · 7:00 PM

Ryan Field · Evanston, IL

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Week 6

vs Ball State Cardinals

Sat, Oct 10 · Time TBD

Ryan Field · Evanston, IL

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Week 7

@ Michigan State Spartans

Sat, Oct 17 · Time TBD

Spartan Stadium · East Lansing, MI

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Week 8

vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Sat, Oct 24 · Time TBD

Ryan Field · Evanston, IL

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Week 9

@ Oregon Ducks

Sat, Oct 31 · Time TBD

Autzen Stadium · Eugene, OR

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Week 10

vs Iowa Hawkeyes

Sat, Nov 7 · Time TBD

Ryan Field · Evanston, IL

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Week 11

@ Ohio State Buckeyes

Sat, Nov 14 · Time TBD

Ohio Stadium · Columbus, OH

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Week 12

@ Minnesota Golden Gophers

Sat, Nov 21 · Time TBD

Huntington Bank Stadium · Minneapolis, MN

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Week 13

vs Illinois Fighting Illini

Sat, Nov 28 · Time TBD

Ryan Field · Evanston, IL

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All times shown in CT. Times marked TBD are typically announced by the conference's TV partners six to twelve days before kickoff. Schedule subject to change.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do the Northwestern Wildcats play next?

Northwestern Wildcats next play vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Saturday, September 5 at 8:00 PM ET. The game airs on BTN.

How many games do the Northwestern Wildcats have left this season?

12 games remain on the Northwestern Wildcats schedule, including 7 at home.

What channel are the Northwestern Wildcats games on?

Upcoming Northwestern Wildcats games are carried by BTN, FOX. See the full Northwestern Wildcats viewing guide for streaming options and cord-cutter details.

When is the Northwestern Wildcats bye week?

The Northwestern Wildcats are on bye in Week 2 of the 2026 season. They play vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Saturday, September 5, then return Saturday, September 19 against Colorado Buffaloes.

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