Football's 2026 Big 12 Opener vs. TCU Slated for 3:30 p.m. on FS1Football's 2026 Big 12 Opener vs. TCU Slated for 3:30 p.m. on FS1

Football's 2026 Big 12 Opener vs. TCU Slated for 3:30 p.m. on FS1

by Ken Landis

ORLANDO – The UCF football team will open its Big 12 Conference Slate at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 on FS1, the league and its television partners announced on Monday afternoon.

The Knights will host TCU in Acrisure Bounce House for the first time, one of four first-time visitors to the stadium this season. UCF was victorious in the lone meeting between the two sides as the Black and Gold mounted a 21-point comeback for a 35-34 in 2024.

The contest also marks the first time that UCF has opened its Big 12 slate at home. The Knights will embark on their fourth Big 12 Conference schedule following Saturday’s final non-conference matchup against Georgia State, also a first time visitor to Acrisure Bounce House.

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Season tickets for the 2026 campaign are on sale and can be purchased here! Be sure to be a part of all the action as the Knights play their 20th season in Acrisure Bounce House.

ABOUT UCF ATHLETICS
UCF is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference. Our mission is to positively transform the lives of our students academically, athletically, and personally through a nationally competitive intercollegiate athletics program that enhances the reputation and visibility of the University. We strive to be Florida's preeminent athletic program representing UCF and our community with distinction on the national stage as "Orlando's Hometown Team". To learn more about UCF and Athletics, please visit our websites at www.ucf.edu and www.ucfknights.com.