It’s Game Day! The long offseason is finally over!
The Arizona Wildcats open the 2026 season at home against the NAU Lumberjacks, who are already 1-0. The UA has won the last two meetings, including 22-10 in 2024, while NAU is seeking its third win in series history and first since the major upset in 2021.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch or listen to the game, as well as our pregame coverage.
Arizona-NAU game time, details:
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026
- Time: 6:30 p.m. MT
- Location: Casino Del Stadium; Tucson, Ariz.
- Line: According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Arizona is a 32.5-point favorite. The over/under is 57.5.
How can I watch Arizona-NAU?
Arizona-NAU will be shown on ESPN+. Chris Sylvester (play-by-play) and Jordan Reid (analyst) will be broadcasting
the game.
How can I watch Arizona-NAU online?
The stream of Arizona-NAU can be viewed on ESPN+.
How can I listen to Arizona-NAU on the radio?
You can listen to Arizona-NAU on Wildcats Sports Radio 1290 AM.
How can I follow Arizona-NAU?
By following us on Twitter (X) at @AZDesertSwarm and our writers Brian Pedersen (@realBJP) and Juan Serrano (@Serrano_Sports).
Arizona-NAU pregame coverage:
- Arizona’s Max Harris and Ismail Mahdi file TRO seeking football eligibility
- What to watch for when Arizona football opens 2026 season vs. NAU
- Result of NAU game has been strong indicator of Arizona’s season
- Tre Spivey ready to leave his own legacy with Arizona football
- Arizona football vs. NAU score predictions
- Arizona football notebook: Wildcats treating NAU like any other opponent, not just first
- NAU football expert previews the Arizona game, makes a score prediction
- What Brent Brennan said at his press conference to open NAU week
- Opening depth chart for Arizona football shows value of returners to program’s success
- Under the radar may be the perfect place for Arizona to start season
- Arizona opens as huge favorite vs. NAU
- 3 reasons why Arizona will make a bowl game and 3 reasons it won’t
- NAU mounts comeback in season opener ahead of matchup with Arizona
- 5 transfer players that could have the most impact for Arizona football in 2026
- Breaking down Big 12 football odds for 2026 season
- Arizona football wraps up training camp, turns attention toward opener vs. NAU
- Arizona football 2026 season win predictions
- Danny Gonzales breaks down defensive development during training camp
- Seth Doege names backup QB, praises young WRs, applauds Noah Fifita’s note taking
- Arizona football training camp: Seth Doege names backup QB, praises young WRs, applauds Noah Fifita’s note taking
- SB Nation Reacts: Arizona football fans hopeful for successful 2026 season
- Arizona football ramps up Noah Fifita Heisman campaign with billboards
- Arizona football unranked in AP preseason poll
- How to best experience a college football game at Arizona
