Boston College Joins the 2026 ACC Kickoff
The Atlantic Coast Conference has announced that Boston College will be part of the 2026 ACC Kickoff, a high‑profile showcase scheduled for July 16, 2026 at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown in North Carolina.
Head coach Bill O'Brien will appear alongside senior players KP Price, Mason McKenzie and Anthony Palano, giving fans an early glimpse of the team’s preparations for the upcoming season.
Live Coverage Across Radio and Television
The kickoff segment will be broadcast live on SiriusXM ACC Radio, with O'Brien on air from 10:40 to 11 a.m. ET and the players following from 11 to 11:20 a.m. ET. A joint stream will also air on the ACC Network from 1 to 1:30 p.m. ET, featuring a sit‑down conversation with the broadcast crew.
After the event, the Eagles open their 2026 campaign on September 5 with a road game against Cincinnati at 3:30 p.m. ET, before hosting Rutgers for the Red Bandanna Game on September 11 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The remainder of the schedule includes contests against Maine, Virginia Tech, SMU, Pittsburgh, Georgia Tech, Duke, Florida State, Notre Dame and Syracuse, promising a demanding but exciting season for the program.