2026 ACC Football Schedule Unveiled
On May 27, the Atlantic Coast Conference released the kickoff times and television assignments for Clemson's 2026 slate, confirming the Tigers will open the season at home against Georgia Southern before confronting familiar ACC opponents UNC, Cal and Duke throughout the year.
The home opener is slated for September 12 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time and will be carried live on the ACC Network, giving fans an early chance to see the Tigers in action on their own turf.
Home Opener and Rivalry Highlights
A week later, Clemson will host North Carolina at noon Eastern on ESPN, a matchup that extends a seven‑game winning streak against the Tar Heels and a home record that has remained unbeaten against UNC since 2001.
The Tigers then travel to Berkeley to meet Cal on September 25 at 10:30 p.m. Eastern, marking the first conference game on the West Coast for Clemson and airing on ESPN.
West Coast Venture and Final ACC Clash
The regular‑season finale against Duke is set for November 20 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, also on ESPN, rounding out a schedule that sees Clemson play eight conference games, a format shared by only four other ACC members.
Outside the league, Clemson's non‑conference slate includes a clash with LSU, a home game against Charleston Southern, a neutral site contest with South Carolina, and the aforementioned opener versus Georgia Southern.
Broadcast Details and Viewing Options
All games will be broadcast across the ACC Network and ESPN platforms, with streaming options available through the conferences' digital partners, ensuring that viewers across the country can follow the Tigers' campaign.
The most recent encounter with North Carolina ended in a 38‑10 victory for Clemson, a performance that featured both head coach Dabo Swinney and the visiting Bill Belichick, underscoring the program's depth and preparation.