UAB’s 2026 schedule features eight American Conference games.
UAB’s non-conference slate includes one FCS contest against Samford, two Group of Six matchups vs. ULM and at Louisiana, and a Power Four opponent, at Illinois.
2026 UAB Football Schedule
| Date | Opponent |
| 9/5 | @ Illinois |
| 9/12 | vs. ULM |
| 9/19 | @ Louisiana |
| 9/25 | vs. Navy |
| 10/3 | vs. Samford |
| 10/10 | @ Memphis |
| 10/15 | vs. East Carolina |
| 10/31 | @ USF |
| 11/7 | vs. Charlotte |
| 11/14 | @ Temple |
| 11/21 | vs. UTSA |
| 11/28 | @ North Texas |
| 12/5 | American Conference Championship |
Bold indicates American Conference contests
