Utah Utes Football TV Schedule, Channels, Times
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The Utah Utes compete in the Big 12 Conference, marking the program's third season in the league after joining in 2024. All Big 12 games stream on ESPN+, with select contests airing nationally on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ABC, FOX, or FS1. The season opener against Idaho on September 3 broadcasts on ESPNU at 7:00 PM MT, while the September 12 home game against Arkansas (SEC) lands on ESPN at 8:15 PM MT. The September 19 in-state rivalry against Utah State airs on FOX at 1:30 PM MT, and the Black Friday finale against West Virginia on November 27 kicks off at 7:00 PM MT on FOX. Head coach Morgan Scalley's squad plays six home games at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, with most kickoff times announced 6–12 days before each contest.
| Utah Utes TV Schedule 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Game | Time ET | TV |
| Week 1 (Thu, Sept. 3) | vs Idaho (Season Opener) | 9:00 PM | ESPNU |
| Week 2 (Sat, Sept. 12) | vs Arkansas (SEC) | 10:15 PM | ESPN |
| Week 3 (Sat, Sept. 19) | vs Utah State (Holy War) | 3:30 PM | FOX |
| Week 4 (Sat, Sept. 26) | @ Iowa State * (Big 12 Opener) | TBD | ESPN+ / ESPN2 / ABC |
| Week 5 (Sat, Oct. 3) | BYE WEEK | — | — |
| Week 6 (Sat, Oct. 10) | vs Kansas * | TBD | ESPN+ / ESPN2 |
| Week 7 (Sat, Oct. 17) | @ Colorado * | TBD | ESPN+ / ABC / FOX |
| Week 8 (Sat, Oct. 24) | vs Houston * | TBD | ESPN+ / ESPN2 |
| Week 9 (Sat, Oct. 31) | @ Cincinnati * | TBD | ESPN+ / FS1 |
| Week 10 (Sat, Nov. 7) | vs BYU * (Rivalry) | TBD | ESPN / ABC / FOX |
| Week 11 (Sat, Nov. 14) | @ Arizona * | TBD | ESPN+ / FS1 |
| Week 12 (Sat, Nov. 21) | @ TCU * | TBD | ESPN+ / ESPN2 |
| Week 13 (Fri, Nov. 27) | vs West Virginia * (Black Friday) | 9:00 PM | FOX |
* Big 12 Conference game. Home games are played at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Utah Utes games are worth watching in 2026?
The September 12 home game against Arkansas (SEC) is the marquee non-conference matchup of the year — a Power Four opponent from the SEC in front of a large crowd at Rice-Eccles Stadium, and the highest-profile non-league test on the schedule. Broadcast nationally on ESPN at 10:15 PM ET, this contest represents Utah's measuring stick against elite competition and sets the tone for head coach Morgan Scalley's third season. The September 19 in-state rivalry against Utah State (the Holy War) carries extra significance as the 116th meeting between the programs, with FOX providing national coverage at 3:30 PM ET in one of the season's featured early-season matchups.
Rice-Eccles Stadium hosts six games that define the Big 12 race. The season opener against Idaho on September 3 kicks off the home slate at 9:00 PM ET on ESPNU, followed by Arkansas (September 12) and Utah State (September 19) with national television coverage on ESPN and FOX. The BYU rivalry game on November 7 — one of the most intense matchups in the Mountain West region — carries flexible broadcast windows on ESPN, ABC, or FOX, with the game likely earning primetime placement. The Black Friday finale against West Virginia on November 27 at 9:00 PM ET on FOX caps the regular season, with the Mountaineers finishing as Big 12 contenders in recent seasons. Utah has one bye week on October 3. The Big 12 Championship Game is scheduled for December 5 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
