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 Highlights
Week 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 Southern
This lineup emphasizes high-stakes SWAC and broader HBCU matchups, delivering championship implications and cultural moments throughout the fall.
How to Watch HBCU GO's 2026 Football Line up
Tune in live across HBCU GO’s expanding network of syndicated broadcast, digital, and streaming partners. Visit hbcugo.tv for the complete list and never miss a moment of the action, band performances, and cultural celebration.
HBCU GO Expanding Access to HBCU Football
HBCU GO continues to grow its reach, making games available across broadcast syndication in major markets (including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, and Atlanta), streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video, The Roku Channel, Local Now, the HBCU GO app, and live at HBCUGO.TV — all for free.
"HBCU GO is on a mission to give Black college sports the global stage it deserves. “We are bringing the pageantry, rivalries, and pure excellence of HBCU football into millions of living rooms across America — for free.“
"This schedule speaks for itself. From classics to homecomings and the ‘Real HU’ rivalry, every week delivers something unforgettable. HBCU football is more than a game — it’s a shared experience rooted in tradition, pride, and community. With expanded distribution, Year Five will be our strongest yet.“
About HBCU GO HBCU GO is a cultural lifestyle destination and leading sports media provider dedicated to amplifying Black Excellence. It delivers live HBCU sports, original series, documentaries, and edutainment programming year-round. Launched in 2012 and acquired by Byron Allen in 2021, HBCU GO is part of Allen Media Group. Visit hbcugo.tv.
About Allen Media Group Allen Media Group (AMG), founded by Byron Allen, is a diversified media company owning broadcast television stations, national networks, and leading digital streaming platforms including HBCU GO, theGrio, and more. AMG is committed to providing quality content and expanding access to diverse storytelling.
