| Allen Media Group’s HBCU GO, the premier free-streaming destination for HBCU sports and culture, has released its highly anticipated 2026 football schedule.Now in its fifth season, the platform will deliver a curated 13-game slate featuring marquee classics, electrifying homecoming weekends, and intense conference battles that showcase the excellence, pageantry, and tradition of Black college football.The season kicks off on Saturday, August 29, with North Carolina Central visiting Texas Southern. Fans can look forward to signature events including the Hope Labor Day Classic, Southern Heritage Classic, and Truth and Service Classic, alongside multiple homecoming celebrations.2026 HBCU GO Football Schedule HighlightsWeek 1 (Aug. 29): North Carolina Central at Texas Southern Week 2 (Sept. 5): Edward Waters vs. Jackson State (Hope Labor Day Classic) Week 3 (Sept. 12): Alcorn State vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (Southern Heritage Classic) Week 4 (Sept. 19): Tennessee State at Florida A&M Week 5 (Sept. 26): South Carolina State at Bethune-Cookman Week 6 (Oct. 3): Howard vs. Hampton (Truth and Service Classic – “Real HU” rivalry) Week 7 (Oct. 10): Florida A&M at Alabama State (Homecoming) Week 8 (Oct. 17): Alcorn State at Prairie View A&M (Homecoming) Week 9 (Oct. 24): Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Florida A&M (Homecoming) Week 10 (Oct. 31): Southern at Florida A&M Week 11 (Nov. 7): Mississippi Valley State at Jackson State Week 12 (Nov. 14): Alcorn State at Southern Week 13 (Nov. 21): Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Texas SouthernThis lineup emphasizes high-stakes SWAC and broader HBCU matchups, delivering championship implications and cultural moments throughout the fall. |
