The 2026 CSU football schedule features seven home games for the third consecutive season.
A new era has begun at Colorado State University as the Pac-12 Conference released dates for the upcoming football season. Colorado State will host seven home games in Canvas Stadium for the third consecutive season, with the majority scheduled for September and October. The Rams will play four non-conference games and three in Canvas Stadium, followed by eight Pac-12 contests.
“The Pac-12 era is here for Colorado State, and we are excited to host seven home football games on campus. I am so excited for the 2026 Rams football team, Coach Mora and the football staff to experience gameday in Canvas Stadium,” says John Weber, director of athletics. “Ram Country is special, and the seven home games are great opportunities not only for our team, but also for the university and the community to come together as one to support each other. Home field advantage is real, and when our students, campus, alumni and community gather together, Colorado State is powerful. We are once again working extremely hard on the fan experience before, during and after the games this season as we celebrate 10 years of Canvas Stadium.”
Like the past two seasons, the Rams will host three games in September, two in October and two in November at Canvas Stadium.
“We are excited for the 2026 season and to be a part of the new Pac-12. It has always been a prominent and well-respected league, and we’re looking forward to building off its rich history,” says head coach Jim Mora. “Having seven home games means seven opportunities to play in front of our great fans in Canvas Stadium with an amazing home field advantage.”
The Rams will start their 2026 campaign by hosting four of their first five games at Canvas Stadium. The season begins Sept. 5, hosting Wyoming and playing for the Bronze Boot. It will be the earliest Border War Game played in its 127-year history. The Border War has been played 12 times in September, with the earliest being Sept. 11 in 1982.
CSU will host Southern Utah (Sept. 12) and former WAC foe, BYU (Sept. 19), before leaving Fort Collins for the first time during week four at UTSA (Sept. 26) to finish the non-conference.
Colorado State will begin the Pac-12 era on Oct. 3 while welcoming Oregon State back to Fort Collins since the inaugural game at Canvas Stadium in 2017. The Rams will have their lone bye week during week six before playing at Texas State on Oct. 17, which could slide to a Thursday game (to be determined prior to the start of the season at a later date).
CSU will split time between home and away the rest of the season, hosting San Diego State (Oct. 24), Boise State (Nov. 7) and a flex weekend (Nov. 28). The Rams will play at Utah State (Oct. 31), Washington State (Nov. 14) and Fresno State (Nov. 21). The flex weekend will be a scheduled home game, but the Pac-12 will retain the right to adjust the matchup based on the best interests of the league, including College Football Playoff considerations at that time.
Tickets are available for the 2026 football season, including season parking passes, OCR Field Club, New Belgium Porch, Ram Club Premium and tailgating.
Colorado State will host its annual Ag Day and Orange Out during week two against Southern Utah on Sept. 12. Ag Day is a long-standing tradition and celebration of Colorado agriculture and CSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences. Colorado State is proud to host the Nutrien Ag Day BBQ in partnership with agricultural partners from around the state. This tradition honors both the institution’s roots and Colorado’s rich agricultural history in a celebration that appeals to all ages.
Homecoming and Family Weekend is slated for Oct. 3 against Oregon State in the inaugural Pac-12 contest. Homecoming and Family Weekend, hosted by the Colorado State Alumni Association, is an annual centerpiece in the fall and during football season. The weekend is designed to celebrate all current students and their families and welcome back to campus all Ram Alumni from around the world, kicking off that Thursday and extending through Sunday.
Additional game themes and promos will be announced at a later date.
