ACC finalizes which teams will play 8 league games from 2026-32

The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has established the scheduling format for its member teams from 2026 to 2032. In this period, select teams will play eight league games due to the logistical challenge of a 17-team conference. The teams playing eight ACC games include Clemson (2027, 2028), Georgia Tech (2029, 2031), Syracuse (2030), and Florida State (2032).

Starting in 2026, the ACC will introduce a ninth league game but cannot apply this uniformly due to its current membership. The decision on which teams play eight or nine games was influenced by existing non-conference contractual commitments. Eleven teams, including Cal, Duke, and Miami, will play nine conference games annually.

The ACC has also established that non-conference games, even against Power 4 opponents like Notre Dame, will not count as league contests. Teams will be required to face at least ten Power 4 opponents each season. In 2026, ACC teams