- The 2026 ACC season even starts overseas — with games in Ireland and Virginia — and features five straight days of action over Labor Day weekend.
- The conference is switching to a nine-game league schedule (12 teams play nine, five play eight), meaning most teams also face at least one Power Four nonconference opponent.
- Big-name nonconference matchups (25 vs. Power Four/Notre Dame), lots of Friday-night primetime games, and broadcasts across ESPN/ABC/ACC Network/The CW — plus streaming and OTA options — give plenty to talk about for where and when to watch.
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