UCLA football, together with the Big Ten Conference and its television partners, announced start times and network designations for its first three games of the 2026 season on Wednesday.
The Bruins’ season-opener at California on Sept. 5 kicks off at 7:30 p.m. PT on ESPN. UCLA’s home opener on Sept. 12 against San Diego State at the Rose Bowl is slated for a 4:15 p.m. PT start on Big Ten Network. The Bruins’ Sept. 19 home contest and Big Ten opener against Purdue will begin at 8 p.m. PT on Big Ten Network.