Arizona Wildcats football enthusiasts have something to look forward to as the 2026 season approaches. The team has announced kickoff times and television coverage for five of their 12 regular-season games, providing fans with the opportunity to mark their calendars and plan their weekends around the action.

September Games

The Wildcats will kick off their season at home against Northern Arizona University (NAU) on September 5 at 6:30 p.m. PT. This game will be broadcast on ESPN+, marking the third time in four seasons that Arizona has faced the Lumberjacks, though it will be the first time since 2023 that they meet in the season opener.

The following week, on September 12, Arizona will open Big 12 play with a game against BYU. This matchup is set for a 12:30 p.m. PT kickoff and will be aired on Fox. The Wildcats will be looking to break a two-game losing streak against the Cougars, having lost their last two encounters.

On September 19, Arizona will host Northern Illinois for the first time. This game is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. PT start and will be available on TNT and HBO Max. Last season, the Wildcats enjoyed success on these networks, going undefeated in three games.

Renewed Rivalries and Future Matchups

The Wildcats will revisit an old Pac-12 rivalry when they travel to face Washington State on September 26. This game will kick off at 4:30 p.m. PT and will be broadcast on CBS. The last time Arizona played in Pullman was in 2023.

Looking ahead to November, Arizona will face TCU in a Friday night Big 12 contest on November 6. ESPN will cover this game, which is scheduled for an 8:15 p.m. MT kickoff, taking into account the end of Daylight Savings Time the previous Sunday.

Details for the remaining seven games, including the season finale against ASU on November 28, will be announced closer to the dates, typically six to 12 days before each game.

Original reporting: Arizona Desert Swarm (Tucson Sports) — read the source article.