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VT Football: 2026 game times & TV revealed!
28 May
Summary
- Virginia Tech's 2026 football season start times and TV channels are set.
- New head coach James Franklin begins his tenure on Sept. 5 vs. VMI.
- Games against VMI, Old Dominion, Maryland, Pitt, and SMU have broadcast details.
Virginia Tech football has finalized the start times and television broadcast details for five games of its 2026 season. The Hokies will commence their campaign under new head coach James Franklin on Saturday, September 5, facing VMI at 7:30 p.m. ET on ACC Network.
The team's second game, on September 12, will be at home against Old Dominion, broadcast on The CW at 12 p.m. ET. The Hokies' first road game is September 19 against Maryland, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET and available on FOX or FS1.
Later in the season, Virginia Tech's ACC home opener against Pitt on October 2 will air on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET. Another Friday night contest, November 6 against SMU, will also be broadcast on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET.
This announcement provides crucial details for fans as the team prepares for the 2026 season, following a challenging 3-9 record in the previous year.
