Pitt football announces 2026 promotional schedule
Pitt football has announced its 2026 promotional schedule, headlined by a 50th-anniversary celebration of the 1976 national championship and a primetime Thursday night game. The seven-game home slate will be held at Acrisure Stadium on the North Shore. The university is introducing a refreshed game-day fan experience for the upcoming season, which begins in September.
Season tickets are currently available for purchase with prices starting at $34 per game. The home opener is scheduled for Sept. 5 against Miami (OH) for “Pittsburgh Day.
” The event is designed to celebrate the city and the football program. This is followed by a matchup against UCF on Sept. 12 for the Hall of Fame weekend.
During this game, Pitt will recognize former athletes who contributed to the university’s athletic history. The university plans to announce the full Hall of Fame class in May. The Panthers will open Atlantic Coast Conference play on Sept.
17 against Syracuse. This primetime Thursday night game is designated as the “Party on the North Shore. ” The schedule continues on Sept.