UC Davis Football Announces 2026 Start Times

UC Davis football has announced all of its start times for the upcoming 2026 regular season! Here's when the Aggies will be taking the gridiron.

BY UC DAVIS ATHLETICS

Jul 8, 2026, 11:32 AM

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With kickoff at Portland State less than two months out, the Big Sky and UC Davis football have announced all kickoff times for the 2026 season.

Third-year head coach Tim Plough and the Aggies open UC Davis Health Stadium for the non-conference finale against Stetson on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 7:00 p.m.

This kickoff will be the first of three straight at home, as Montana comes into town on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 7:00 p.m. for a huge Big Sky matchup before ESPN2 and Eastern Washington travel to Davis the following Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Northern Colorado is up next on the home docket, with the Aggies and Bears duking it out on Oct. 24 at 4:00 p.m. Two weeks later, new conference member Utah Tech makes its first trip to Davis in two years on Nov. 7 at 4:00 p.m.

The home finale will be a rivalry matchup against That Team Down South, Cal Poly, in the Battle for the Golden Horseshoe on Nov. 21 at 1:00 p.m.

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— UC Davis Football (@UCDfootball) July 7, 2026

2026 UC Davis Football Start Times

All kickoff times are listed in Pacific Time below:

Aug. 29, at Portland State*, 12:00 p.m.
Sept. 5, at San Diego, 7:00 p.m.
Sept. 12, at SMU, 1:00 p.m.
Sept. 19, STETSON, 7:00 p.m.
Sept. 26, MONTANA*, 7:00 p.m.
Oct. 3, EASTERN WASHINGTON*, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 17, at Southern Utah*, 5:00 p.m.
Oct. 24, NORTHERN COLORADO*, 4:00 p.m.
Oct. 31, at Weber State*, 12:00 p.m.
Nov. 7, UTAH TECH*, 4:00 p.m.
Nov. 14, at Idaho*, 1:00 p.m.
Nov. 21, CAL POLY*, 1:00 p.m.

HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS
* Denotes Big Sky Conference game

BUY 2026 MINI PLANS

Mini Plans are a great way for Aggie fans to save on tickets by bundling multiple games. Choose from two different options to get the biggest bang for your buck, and pick the games that work best for you.

Both Mini Plan options give fans tickets to the game against Montana and allow them to choose any one or two additional games they want to attend at a discounted rate versus buying single-game tickets.

All mini plan seats will be located in section 119 or 125 on the West side of UC Davis Health Stadium.

BUY 2026 SEASON TICKETS

Season tickets start as low as $100 for new alumni (2017-26 UC Davis graduates) and $140 for the general public. Fans can also expect a variety of perks, including priority access to postseason tickets, select away games and parking.

All season ticket holders receive a dedicated Aggie Ticket Representative who oversees their account, flexible payment plan options and access to exclusive season ticket holder events. Get your season tickets today by heading here, emailing the Aggie Ticket Office at aggietickets@ucdavis.edu or by calling the ticket office at (530) 752-2471.

BUY 2026 GROUP TICKETS

UC Davis Football group ticket discounts start at just 10 tickets and provide a great opportunity for company outings, family gatherings, and parties to enjoy Aggie football together. Create the birthday experience of a lifetime with a player high-five tunnel or enjoy a personal tailgate space prior to the game with your colleagues that’s already set up and ready for you! Give the Aggie Ticket Office a call at 530-752-2471, and our team can help customize an unforgettable experience for your group.

Fans can head to THIS LINK to purchase their group ticket packages.

BUY 2026 TAILGATE/PARKING SPOTS

UC Davis football fans can head to THIS LINK or reach out to Jordan Kurtz at 530-304-1433 or at jkurtz@ucdavis.edu for more information on purchasing tailgating or parking spots for the upcoming season.

ABOUT UC DAVIS ATHLETICS:

UC Davis, ranked No. 2 among public universities by the Wall Street Journal in the value of a college degree, is home to 40,000 undergraduate students and 12,000 employees. Ranked top in the United States in agriculture and forestry as well as No. 1 in veterinary medicine, UC Davis is located in a true California college town nestled between world-class destinations such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Napa Valley and Lake Tahoe. Over 650 Aggie student-athletes compete in 25 Division I varsity sports, with 16 sports transitioning to the Mountain West Conference beginning in 2026–27.

For more information, visit https://ucdavisaggies.com/