LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – UNLV football will host Memphis for the first time in history to kick off its 2026 season as part of a home-and-home series announced by the schools Thursday.
 
The Tigers of the American Conference will come to Allegiant Stadium for Week Zero on August 29 (time and TV TBA) while the Rebels will return the game at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Sept. 15, 2029.
 
This year's game will feature a first-ever matchup of two of the nation's winningest programs over the last three seasons as UNLV has posted a record of 30-12 since the start of 2023 and Memphis, which has never played in the Silver State, had a 29-10 mark.
 
Memphis will be the first of two American Conference opponents for the Rebels this fall as head coach Dan Mullen's squad heads to play North Texas on September 12. UNLV also plays at Akron of the MAC on September 26 and hosts Cal of the ACC on October 3 as part of its non-conference slate.
 
In Mountain West play, the Rebels host UNR, Wyoming, UTEP and NIU at Allegiant Stadium this season and travel to Hawai'i, New Mexico, San Jose State and Air Force. Dates for those games are expected to be released by the league in late February.
 
Season tickets for the six-game 2026 home schedule are available now by visiting unlvtickets.com or calling (702) 739-FANS (3267).
 
For information on VIP premium club seats or suites at Allegiant Stadium, contact the Premium Sales office at premiumseating@unlv.edu or by calling (702) 739-3267.
 
FUTURE NON-CONFERENCE UNLV SCHEDULES
2026
Aug. 29 MEMPHIS
Sept. 12 at North Texas
Sept. 26 at Akron
Oct. 3 CAL
 
2027
Sept. 4 at USC
Sept. 11 AKRON
Sept. 18 ARIZONA STATE
Sept. 25 at JMU
 
2028
TBA
Sept. 9 HOUSTON
Sept. 16 at Washington
TBA
 
2029
TBA
TBA
Sept. 15 at Memphis
Sept. 22 UTSA
 
2030
Aug. 31 JMU
TBA
Sept. 14 at Iowa State
TBA