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How Many Days Until College Football Kickoff 2026?
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College Football Kickoff is on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
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The 2026 college football season starts on Thursday, August 27 with Week Zero. NCAA lists Mercyhurst at Youngstown State and Maine at Towson at 6 p.m. ET among the opening games; most Division I programs start the following week, with the main Week 1 slate on Saturday, September 5.
Use August 27 if you are counting down to the first scheduled college football games, but use September 5 if you mean the main Week 1 Saturday. For the August 29 neutral-site games in Dublin and Rio, confirm the local kickoff time before making viewing or travel plans.
| Date | Thursday, August 27, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Days remaining | 31 |
| Weeks remaining | 4 |
| Months remaining | ~1 |
Last updated July 27, 2026
College Football Kickoff 2026 Dates & Schedule
| Date | Week Zero begins Thursday, August 27, 2026; the main Week 1 slate is Saturday, September 5 |
|---|---|
| Status | Confirmed |
| Day of week | Thursday |
| Countdown | 31 days (4 weeks) |
| Time zone | NCAA lists game times in ET unless noted; venue-local time applies |
| Location | United States, with Week Zero neutral-site games in Dublin and Rio de Janeiro |
| Schedule | Opening games on August 27 include Mercyhurst at Youngstown State and Maine at Towson at 6 p.m. ET, plus Chattanooga at West Georgia at 7 p.m. ET. Most Division I teams begin the following week. |
| What may change | NCAA says the schedule article will be updated if games or times change; recheck individual team and broadcaster listings before watching or travelling. |
| Source | NCAA.com 2026 season schedule |
| Source checked | July 27, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many days until College Football Kickoff?
There are 31 days until College Football Kickoff 2026, which falls on Thursday, August 27, 2026. That's 4 weeks, or roughly 2 months, from today.
When is College Football Kickoff 2026?
College Football Kickoff 2026 is on Thursday, August 27, 2026 — 31 days from today. Add it to your calendar or set up a free countdown widget on your iPhone home screen with the Outside app.
When exactly is College Football Kickoff 2026?
The 2026 college football season starts on Thursday, August 27 with Week Zero. NCAA lists Mercyhurst at Youngstown State and Maine at Towson at 6 p.m. ET among the opening games; most Division I programs start the following week, with the main Week 1 slate on Saturday, September 5.
Is there a free College Football Kickoff countdown app?
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How long until College Football Kickoff?
College Football Kickoff 2026 is 4 weeks and 3 days away — roughly 2 months from now. Set a reminder so the day doesn't slip past you.
