The Pac-12 Conference has released its 2026 football broadcast schedule, confirming that every member school will open the season in action, with games slated across CBS Sports, USA Sports and The CW. Kickoff times have been set, and the championship game is slated for December 4 at 5 p.m. Pacific Time, with the venue to be determined by the highest-seeded team.
Broadcast partners and championship details
CBS Sports, USA Sports and The CW have secured rights to the new conference lineup, marking a significant shift in media exposure for the Pac-12. The championship game will be played on December 4, 2026, at 5 p.m. PT, and the site will be selected based on the highest seed among the competing schools.
A flex-scheduling model will be applied during the final week of the regular season, allowing the conference to adjust matchups in response to playoff implications and to ensure the most compelling games are televised.
The opening weekend will feature all eight Pac-12 schools on the field, many of them facing opponents that posted strong records in 2025. Six of the conference’s games will pit Pac-12 teams against squads that participated in last season’s FBS conference championship games, while three matchups will involve teams that competed in the 2025 College Football Playoff.
The Pac-12 has been ranked among the top five conferences for the past five seasons, and 75 percent of its future member institutions reached bowl eligibility in 2025. This depth of competition underscores the league’s reputation for high-level play and suggests that the upcoming schedule will deliver numerous marquee contests.
What the schedule means for the conference
The combination of elite non-conference opponents, a revamped broadcast slate and the flexibility to reshuffle late-season games positions the Pac-12 to capitalize on heightened national interest. Fans can expect a season filled with high-stakes matchups, and the conference’s strong performance in recent bowl and playoff appearances bodes well for its continued relevance in the college football landscape.