East Carolina’s 2026 schedule features eight American Conference games.
East Carolina’s non-conference slate includes one FCS contest against North Carolina Central, two Group of Six matchups vs. App State and at Old Dominion, and a Power Four opponent, at Alabama.
2026 East Carolina Football Schedule
| Date | Opponent |
| 9/5 | @ Alabama |
| 9/12 | vs. App State |
| 9/19 | @ Old Dominion |
| 9/26 | vs. North Carolina Central |
| 10/10 | vs. Rice |
| 10/15 | @ UAB |
| 10/22 | @ Memphis |
| 10/31 | vs. Temple |
| 11/6 | vs. USF |
| 11/14 | @ Charlotte |
| 11/21 | @ Army |
| 11/27 or 28 | vs. FAU |
| 12/5 | American Conference Championship |
Bold indicates American Conference contests
