FCS permanently starting a week earlier than FBS
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2026 6:34 pm
bonarae wrote: ↑Tue Aug 18, 2026 6:34 pm Good or bad?
https://fbschedules.com/ncaa-publishes- ... s-seasons/
Updated FCS “First Contest” Bylaw
The FCS bylaw, which went in to effect this year, shifted the season start for all teams to the weekend prior to Labor Day weekend (the former Week Zero). This change and the impending FBS change will align the start date for both subdivisions beginning next season.
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Start Dates for the Next Five Seasons
FBS Start Dates
2027: Thursday, Aug. 26
2028: Thursday, Aug. 24
2029: Thursday, Aug. 23
2030: Thursday, Aug. 29
2031: Thursday, Aug. 28
FCS Start Dates
2027: Thursday, Aug. 26
2028: Thursday, Aug. 24
2029: Thursday, Aug. 23
2030: Thursday, Aug. 29
2031: Thursday, Aug. 28