RENO, Nev. -Â Nevada Football's 2026 television schedule was announced by the Mountain West Wednesday, with eight Wolf Pack contests initially selected for national broadcast.
The Wolf Pack opens the campaign with two nationally-televised home contests. The Saturday, September 5 opener against 2025 New Orleans Bowl champion Western Kentucky is set for a 7:30 p.m. Kickoff and will air on CBS Sports Network, with the following Saturday's (Sept. 12) matchup against defending FCS champion Montana State airing on The CW also with a 7:30 p.m. kick time.
Along with the Sept. 5 opener against Western Kentucky, four Nevada contests will air on CBS Sports Network—Saturday, Oct. 17 at NDSU (4 p.m. PT kickoff), Friday, Nov. 6 at home against New Mexico (6 p.m.), and the Battle For The Fremont Cannon at UNLV Saturday, Nov. 28 (6 p.m.).
Three games will air on the Fox networks, beginning with the home clash with Air Force Saturday, Sept. 26 and continuing Saturday, Oct. 10 at UTEP and Saturday, Nov. 21 at Mackay Stadium against Hawai'i. Kick times for all three contests will be announced at a later date.
Two of the Wolf Pack's conference contests will stream on MW+, the Mountain West's new exclusive streaming platform for live events set to launch July 1. The first will be Nevada's home clash with San José State Saturday, Oct. 24, and its trip to DeKalb to face NIU Saturday, Nov. 14. Kick times for each game will be announced at a later date. Information on signing up for the MW+ and receiving exclusive updates ahead of the launch can be found
HERE.
Nevada's Sept. 19 contest at Middle Tennessee is scheduled to kick at 4 p.m. PT on ESPN+, with network information and kick time for the Saturday, Oct. 31 trip to UCLA to be announced at a later date.
Season tickets and parking for the 2026 Nevada Football campaign are now on sale. General Admission season tickets start at $135 for adults and just $100 each if when purchasing the Family 4-Pack. The Family 4-Pack includes four General Admission season tickets and complimentary parking for only $400. Season tickets for the 2026 season can be purchased
HERE.
For more information, call 775-348-PACK. Fans can take advantage of signing up for a convenient interest-free payment plan upon purchasing season tickets.
LIMITED CLUB SEATS REMAIN
Fans looking for a premium game day experience are encouraged to act quickly, as a limited number of Club Season Tickets are still available. Club seat benefits include:
- Exclusive access to the indoor Club space with premium food and beverages available for purchase
- HD TVs throughout the indoor Club space with comfortable open seating
- Reserved, cushioned stadium seating
- Complimentary season parking in the West Stadium Garage (valued at $250)
Season ticket members also have the option to purchase season parking passes and tailgate lots at the time of purchase.
Additional season-ticket member benefits include:
- First access to seat upgrades
- Priority ticket access
- Exclusive discounts to Silver & Blue Outfitters
- Dedicated Account Executive
- 2 Wolf Pack Athletic Association (WPAA) points per sport with season tickets
- 1 WPAA priority point for every $100 in seat premiums
2026 Nevada Football Updated Schedule (all times Pacific)
Saturday, Sept. 5 - Western Kentucky - 7:30 p.m. (CBS Sports Network)
Saturday, Sept. 12 - Montana State - 7:30 p.m. (The CW)
Saturday, Sept. 19 - at Middle Tennessee - 4 p.m. (ESPN+)
Saturday, Sept. 26 - Air Force* - TBD (Fox Networks)
Saturday, Oct. 10 - at UTEP* - TBD (Fox Network)
Saturday, Oct. 17 - at NDSU* - 4 p.m. (CBS Sports Network)
Saturday, Oct. 24 - San José State* - TBD (MW+)
Saturday, Oct. 31 - at UCLA - TBD (TBD)
Friday, Nov. 6 - New Mexico* - 6 p.m. (CBS Sports Network)
Saturday, Nov. 14 - at NIU* - TBD (MW+)
Saturday, Nov. 21 - Hawai'i* - TBD (Fox Networks)
Saturday, Nov. 28 - at UNLV* - 6 p.m. (CBS Sports Networks)