Theme Days Set For 2026 Boston College Football Season

The 2026 home schedule opens week two vs. Rutgers on September 11, the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The Rutgers game will serve as Boston College’s 13th Red Bandanna Game, honoring former Eagles lacrosse player Welles Crowther, who died while saving as many as 12 individuals in the South Tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.

A week after hosting Rutgers, Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day will take place when Boston College faces Maine on Sept. 19. Boston College’s annual Family Weekend falls during week four, when the Eagles square off vs. Virginia Tech on Sept. 26 in their first ACC match-up of the season. 

After a two-week home hiatus between a trip to Dallas and a bye week, The Eagles return to Alumni Stadium to face Pittsburgh during Homecoming on Oct. 17. Partnering with BC Student Affairs and the Alumni Association, Homecoming serves as a culmination of a week-long celebration at The Heights, honoring the rich traditions and mission of Boston College. In addition, The Varsity Club will introduce new honorees at halftime of the game, followed by a brunch the next day. Complete event details and ticket information will be available at a later date.

The Eagles will celebrate Veterans/Military Appreciation Day on Nov. 7 when they take on Florida State in the penultimate home game of the 2026 campaign at Alumni Stadium. Boston College wraps up its home slate on Nov. 21 vs. Syracuse for the second edition of the Jay McGillis Memorial Senior Day Game.

While playing under head coach Tom Coughlin as Boston College’s starting strong safety in 1991, McGillis was diagnosed with leukemia. Following extensive chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant from his older brother, McGillis passed away in the summer of 1992. McGillis’ memory lived on through the Eagles’ spring football game in his honor and will continue to be honored with the Jay McGillis ’93 Memorial Scholarship Fund, bestowed upon a senior defensive back each year by the Boston College Gridiron Club. Additionally, Coughlin founded the Jay Fund in 1996 to “help families tackle childhood cancer by providing comprehensive financial, emotional and practical support.”

Season tickets for the 2026 BC Football season are on sale now. Current season ticket members have until May 1 to renew their tickets and until May 31 to renew their parking.



Experience BC Football in a new way each game with the all-new Eagles Access Pass. This flexible ticket option offers a different seat location for each home game, based on availability, providing fans with a unique view throughout the season. Seat assignments will be delivered during the week of each game, with tickets sent via mobile delivery. The Eagles Access Pass is available for just $99, with only 500 passes available. 



Premium hospitality, as well as single-game tickets and parking will go on sale at a later date. 



Game times and broadcast designations for all games will be announced at a later date.