The Hilltoppers are set for a demanding 2026 campaign after Conference USA released the full slate of games, kickoff times and television partners for the upcoming season.
Broadcast partners
All contests will be carried on CBS Sports Network, the SEC Network, ESPN Platforms and ESPN2, ensuring that fans can follow the Hilltoppers from the road to Houchens‑Smith Stadium.
The season will begin with three consecutive road tests, starting with a night game at Nevada on September 5 that will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network at 9:30 p.m. CT.
A week later, WKU travels to Georgia for a midday slot on September 12, with an 11:45 a.m. CT start on the SEC Network.
The following week, the Hilltoppers head to Indiana for a 3 p.m. CT contest that will stream on Peacock.
The home opener at Houchens‑Smith Stadium against Mercyhurst is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT on September 26 and will air on ESPN Platforms.
Conference USA play opens on October 1 at New Mexico State, a 7 p.m. CT game on CBS Sports Network, and continues with a home matchup against Missouri State on October 8 on the same network.
The Hilltoppers will then journey to Sam Houston on October 14 for a 7 p.m. CT showdown on ESPN2, before returning home to face Delaware on October 27 on CBS Sports Network.
Later in November, WKU will host Jax State for a Homecoming game on November 14 on ESPN Platforms, travel to Liberty on November 21 on ESPN Platforms, and close the regular season with a 12 p.m. CT game against Kennesaw State on November 28 on ESPN Platforms.
All of these contests will be distributed across CBS Sports Network, SEC Network, ESPN Platforms and ESPN2, giving fans multiple ways to watch.
The 2026 CUSA Football Championship Game is set for Friday, December 4, at 6 p.m. CT on CBS Sports Network, marking the culmination of a year filled with road trips and homecomings.