TICKET INFO • 2026 SCHEDULE • SCHEDULE NOTES • GEAR UP FOR 2026
CLEMSON, S.C. - Clemson Athletics, in conjunction with IPTAY, the Clemson Alumni Association, Student Affairs and other campus groups, today announced home gameday designations for the 2026 football season in Memorial Stadium.
Clemson’s 2026 schedule will once again include a seven-game home slate. Among others, visitors to Memorial Stadium will include multi-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick’s North Carolina Tar Heels, the College Football Playoff runner-up Miami Hurricanes, the Virginia Tech Hokies in their first season under the guidance of James Franklin, and the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Season ticket applications for IPTAY donors who have completed at least 50 percent of their pledge will go out on Sunday, March 15. Renewal requests and deposits for the 2026 season will run until Wednesday, April 15. Those requesting season tickets will also have the chance to review options for seatbacks and the Champions Tailgate. Returning student season ticket requests will also be available in April.
Away game requests and single-game tickets will be made available in May and June, respectively. More information on ticketing for the 2026 Clemson Football season will be available at ClemsonTigers.com/FootballTickets or by calling 1-800-CLEMSON.
2026 Football Game Designations
March 28 — Orange & White Scrimmage - 1 p.m.
Though many programs across the country have done away with their annual spring showcases, Clemson will once again welcome fans to get a glimpse of the Tigers in advance of the upcoming season during the team's annual Spring Game. Join the players, coaches, band and others and help create a gameday atmosphere during this free event at Memorial Stadium. The game will be available to watch exclusively in-person; later in the spring, Clemson will air an hour-long spring football special on ACC Network and Clemson+.
Sept. 12 vs. Georgia Southern — Football Reunion Day & Hall of Fame Day
Clemson Football will welcome back members of teams celebrating anniversaries of five, 10, 25 and 50 years, including the 10-year reunion of Clemson's 2016 national championship squad. The 2026 Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame class will also be honored during this contest following its announcement later this year.
Sept. 19 vs. North Carolina — Family Weekend & P.A.W. Journey Day
Clemson's conference opener against North Carolina will serve as a central attraction of Clemson University's Fall Family Weekend. Throughout the game, Clemson will also spotlight P.A.W. Journey, Clemson Football's leadership initiative that holistically develops its scholar-athletes through personal growth, life skills and professional development.
Oct. 3 vs. Miami (Fla.) — All In Day: Breast Cancer Awareness Game
Clemson Football players and coaches will have the opportunity to don pink accessories in public support of breast cancer awareness and research. Breast cancer detection and research has been a key focus area of Dabo and Kathleen Swinney’s All In Team Foundation, which has aided in purchasing multiple mobile mammography buses to serve across upstate South Carolina.
Oct. 17 vs. Charleston Southern — Military Appreciation Day
Clemson's military heritage traces to the university's inception in 1889 as a military institution, and every year, Clemson annually honors and recognizes those who have served with a day of gratitude and recognition. Fans are encouraged to wear purple in reverence to the Purple Heart, the oldest United States military decoration.
Oct. 24 vs. Virginia Tech — Homecoming
Clemson held its first formal Homecoming in 1922 in advance of the Tigers' season opener against Centre College. The university will once again call its alumni to come home for this late-October contest against Virginia Tech.
Nov. 14 vs. Georgia Tech — Senior Day
Clemson Football will honor the senior members of its program with a solo run down The Hill prior to the team's game against Georgia Tech.
Nov. 28 vs. South Carolina — IPTAY Day
Founded in 1934, IPTAY is one of the oldest and most successful athletic fundraising organizations in the country. Clemson will honor and thank IPTAY donors for their commitment to Clemson student-athletes during the team's rivalry game against the South Carolina Gamecocks.