Wake Forest Football 2026: TV Windows and Home Themes Set

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Wake Forest fans already have firm television windows for the first three games of the 2026 football season, along with several themed home dates at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium.

The Demon Deacons open Thursday, Sept. 3 against Akron at 7 p.m. on ACC Network for Opening Night at Allegacy Stadium. Wake then travels to Purdue on Sept. 12 for a noon kickoff on FS1 before returning home Friday, Sept. 18 to face Miami at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN during UNRIVALED Weekend.

The rest of the home calendar includes Stanford on Oct. 3 for Family Weekend, Virginia on Oct. 31, Merrimack on Nov. 7 for Homecoming and Duke on Nov. 28 for Senior Day. Road dates include Louisville on Sept. 26, NC State on Oct. 10, Cal on Oct. 17, SMU on Nov. 14 and Georgia Tech on Nov. 21.

Kickoff times and TV assignments for the remaining games are still to be announced. Fans planning trips or home weekends should keep an eye on Wake Forest’s official schedule as additional windows are set during the season.