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The Clemson Tigers have been a consistent competitor in the ACC title race since head coach Dabo Swinney took over 18 years ago. However, that statement could be old news depending on how the 2026 season unfolds. This will be the season Clemson's true colors show in the new era of college athletics.
Swinney has been reluctant to embrace changes in the game, and last year was a direct result. Will this year be different? We'll get to see right off the bat whether this Tigers' roster is up for the challenge.
A Week 1 matchup in Baton Rouge with LSU and the debut of Lane Kiffin awaits Clemson. Will this put the Tigers on the ropes in the first round?
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Clemson Tigers football printable 2026 schedule
You can download a printable schedule via the link below. It includes a full list of dates and opponents for Clemson's 2026 season.
PRINT NOW: Clemson football schedule for 2026 season
The Tigers open the 2026 season with a matchup against LSU on Sept. 5.
Clemson football 2026 TV schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Sept. 5 | at LSU | 7:30 p.m. | ABC |
| Sept. 12 | Georgia Southern | 7:30 p.m. | ACCN |
| Sept. 19 | UNC | Noon | ESPN |
| Sept. 25 | at Cal | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Oct. 3 | Miami | TBA | TBA |
| Oct. 17 | Charleston Southern | TBA | TBA |
| Oct. 24 | Virginia Tch | TBA | TBA |
| Oct. 31 | at FSU | TBA | TBA |
| Nov. 7 | at Syracuse | TBA | TBA |
| Nov. 14 | Georgia Tech | TBA | TBA |
| Nov. 20 | at Duke | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Nov. 28 | South Carolina | TBA | TBA |
| Dec. 5 | ACC Championship | Noon | ABC |
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