ACC 2026 Bowl Season Schedule Revealed

The Atlantic Coast Conference, ESPN, and Bowl Season have revealed the exciting 2026 bowl schedule, featuring 17 possible destinations, with 15 airing on ABC and ESPN. The dates, kickoff times, and broadcast details for each game are listed below, including the Holiday Bowl, which will be announced later.

Get ready for more college football excitement as the NCAA and College Football Playoff recently released the schedule for the 12-team playoff format. ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips, Ph.D., shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming season, highlighting the ACC’s success in the 2025 season and the invaluable partnership with bowl sponsors, Disney, ESPN, and the Bowl Season team.

In 2025, the ACC had a strong finish with nine postseason wins, the second-highest among all FBS conferences. The conference recorded a 9-5 postseason record, boasting the second-best winning percentage among multi-participant conferences. The ACC’s 11 postseason appearances marked the third consecutive season with double-digit bowl-eligible teams, extending an unmatched streak in FBS history.

ACC teams will be featured in a total of 28 nationally televised games, airing on networks like ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNU, along with additional games on the ACC Network and other major networks. With a successful history of teams excelling in bowl games, the ACC continues to be a powerhouse in college football.

Exciting matchups await in the 2026 postseason, with games like the Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl in The Bronx, New York. Mark your calendars for a thrilling season of college football as the ACC teams take to the field and compete in these prestigious bowl games.