The University of Maryland football team has seven home games scheduled for the 2026 season at SECU Stadium, with three designated as marquee theme events. The Family Weekend game against UCLA is set for September 26, marking the Bruins' first visit to College Park since 1955. The annual Homecoming game against regional rival Rutgers will take place on October 17, with the university's Homecoming week celebrated from October 14–17. The Military Appreciation game against Wisconsin is scheduled for November 14, following a season opener against Hampton on September 5 and a matchup against Virginia Tech on September 19. The remaining home games include Illinois on October 31 and the regular-season finale against Penn State on November 28. The Terps will also play four road games against UConn, Nebraska, Ohio State, Purdue, and USC during the 12-game regular season.