Toledo Rockets Football TV Schedule, Channels, Times
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The Toledo Rockets compete in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) West Division, marking the program's continued presence in one of the most competitive Group of Five leagues. All MAC games stream on ESPN+, with select contests airing nationally on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, or CBS Sports Network. The season opener at Michigan State on September 4 broadcasts on FS1 at 8:00 PM ET, while the home game against Temple on September 19 lands on CBS Sports Network at 3:00 PM ET. The Battle of I-75 rivalry game against Bowling Green on November 20 kicks off at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN2. First-year head coach Mike Jacobs' squad plays seven home games at the Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio, with kickoff times for most games announced 6–12 days before each contest.
| Toledo Rockets TV Schedule 2026 | |||
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| Date | Game | Time ET | TV |
| Week 1 (Fri, Sept. 4) | @ Michigan State (Big Ten) | 8:00 PM | FS1 |
| Week 2 (Sat, Sept. 12) | vs Central Connecticut (Home Opener) | 3:30 PM | ESPN+ |
| Week 3 (Sat, Sept. 19) | vs Temple | 3:00 PM | CBS Sports Network |
| Week 4 (Sat, Sept. 26) | vs San Diego State | TBD | ESPN+ / CBS Sports |
| Week 5 (Sat, Oct. 3) | @ Ball State * (MAC Opener) | TBD | ESPN+ |
| Week 6 (Sat, Oct. 10) | vs Buffalo * (Homecoming) | TBD | ESPN+ / ESPN2 |
| Week 7 (Sat, Oct. 17) | @ Eastern Michigan * | TBD | ESPN+ |
| Week 8 (Sat, Oct. 24) | vs Western Michigan * | TBD | ESPN+ / CBS Sports |
| Week 9 (Wed, Nov. 4) | @ Sacramento State | TBD | ESPN+ |
| Week 10 (Wed, Nov. 11) | vs UMass * (MACtion) | 7:00 PM / 7:30 PM | ESPN2 / ESPNU |
| Week 11 (Fri, Nov. 20) | vs Bowling Green * (Battle of I-75) | 7:30 PM | ESPN2 |
| Week 12 (Fri, Nov. 27) | @ Ohio * | 12:00 PM | ESPN+ / CBS Sports |
* MAC Conference game. Home games are played at the Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio. All times listed are Eastern Time (ET). Times and TV networks for games marked TBD are announced 6–12 days before kickoff.
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Which Toledo Rockets games are worth watching in 2026?
The September 4 season opener at Spartan Stadium against Big Ten member Michigan State is the marquee matchup of the year — a Power Four opponent in front of a crowd exceeding 70,000, and the only FBS-level non-conference game on the schedule. Broadcast nationally on FS1 at 8:00 PM ET, this contest sets the tone for first-year head coach Mike Jacobs' debut season. The Friday night home game against Bowling Green on November 20 carries extra significance as the Battle of I-75 rivalry, with ESPN2 providing national coverage at 7:30 PM ET in one of the MAC's featured late-season matchups.
The Glass Bowl hosts six MAC home games that define the conference race. The home opener against Central Connecticut on September 12 — dubbed "The Biggest Party in Toledo" — kicks off the seven-game home slate, followed by Temple on September 19 with CBS Sports Network coverage at 3:00 PM ET. Homecoming against Buffalo on October 10 and the MACtion game against UMass on November 11 (Wednesday night at 7:00/7:30 PM ET) carry flexible broadcast windows on ESPN2, ESPNU, or CBS Sports Network. The regular season concludes with a Friday noon kickoff at Ohio on November 27, where the Bobcats finished as MAC East contenders last season, making this a crucial late-season contest with bowl implications.
