Pitt and Wisconsin Cancel 2026 Madison Game, Keep 2027 Dublin Opener
The rare nonconference pairing remains slated for a Week Zero showcase at Aviva Stadium.
Overview
- Both universities announced they mutually agreed to cancel the Sept. 19, 2026 meeting that was set for Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.
- No replacement game for 2026 was disclosed, leaving the next scheduled matchup between the teams in 2027.
- Pitt and Wisconsin remain booked to open the 2027 season in Dublin in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic at Aviva Stadium, a Week Zero event.
- The programs have met only three times before—in 1937, 1938, and 1967—with Pitt leading the series 3-0.
- Recent seasons offer context: Wisconsin finished 4-8 overall (2-7 Big Ten), while Pitt went 8-4 (6-2 ACC).