UCLA’s 2026 football schedule is set, featuring seven home games, nine Big Ten matchups, and a season-opening rivalry road test as the Bruins continue their transition into conference play.

The 2026 UCLA football schedule contains significant problems for the Bruins. The only good news: no Ohio State, Indiana, or Penn State

The Bruins will have a nine-day layoff from Jan. 28-Feb. 5 for the club's bye week and the 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend. The B's schedule includes 12 sets of back-to-backs, with the first Oct. 21-22 (at Los Angeles, at Anaheim) and last April 15-16 (at Washington; vs. Ottawa).