The Big Ten Conference on Tuesday released the kickoff times and television partners for four of the University of Iowa’s home games in the 2026 football season, giving fans a clear picture of what to expect when the Hawkeyes take the field.
Broadcast Schedule for Iowa’s 2026 Home Games
The season opens on September 5, when Iowa hosts Northern Illinois at 3:15 p.m. Central Time, a slot that will be carried by the Big Ten Network.
A week later, the Hawkeyes will welcome Iowa State under the lights at 6:30 p.m. on September 12, with NBC broadcasting the annual Iowa Corn Cy‑Hawk Series clash.
The non‑conference finale at home against the University of Northern Iowa is slated for September 19, kicking off at 3 p.m. on FS1.
Iowa’s lone West Coast venture will be a trip to Washington on October 9, where the game is set for an 8 p.m. Central start and will be shown on either FOX or FS1.
The regular‑season finale against arch‑rival Nebraska is scheduled for November 27, with an early 11 a.m. kickoff in Iowa City and a CBS broadcast.
Ticket packages will begin rolling out in mid‑June, with mini‑plan sales for donors on June 8, general public sales on June 11, and group tickets and Hawkeye Village bundles becoming available on July 6.
Single‑game tickets go on sale to donors on July 13 and to the broader public on July 16, while fight‑for‑Iowa mobile passes have already sold out. Fans can reach the UI Athletics Ticket Office, open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 1‑800‑IA‑HAWKS for season‑ticket inquiries.