University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Follow Pitt Football Live at 2026 ACC Football Kickoff on Friday
7/14/2026 10:04:00 AM | Football
PITTSBURGH—Pitt Football fans can follow Head Coach Pat Narduzzi and student-athletes Mason Heintschel, Braylan Lovelace and Ryan Baer throughout the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff on Friday, July 17, as the Panthers help close out the ACC's annual preseason media event in Charlotte, N.C.
The ACC Football Kickoff annually serves as the league's premier preseason event, bringing together all 17 conference head coaches and more than 50 student-athletes to preview the upcoming college football season. ACC Network will provide live coverage throughout the three-day event, while ESPN platforms will also feature special programming and live press conferences.
Watch Live
ACC Huddle: Kickoff Special (ESPN2)
- Date: Wednesday, July 15
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Watch: Link
Day 3 ACC Football Kickoff Coverage (ACC Network)
- Date: Friday, July 17
- Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. ET
- Watch: Link
Pitt Press Conference (ACCNX)
- Date: Friday, July 17
- Time: 11 a.m. ET
- Watch: Link
Pitt Schedule – Friday, July 17 (All Times ET)
9:40 a.m. – Pat Narduzzi live on SiriusXM College Sports Radio
10:00 a.m. – Mason Heintschel, Braylan Lovelace and Ryan Baer live on SiriusXM College Sports Radio
11:00 a.m. – Pitt press conference featuring Narduzzi, Heintschel, Lovelace and Baer (streaming live on ACCNX)
11:30 a.m. – Pat Narduzzi live on ACC Network
1:15 p.m. – Ryan Baer live on ACC Network
1:45 p.m. – Mason Heintschel and Braylan Lovelace live on ACC Network
Fans can also follow @Pitt_FB and @Pitt_ATHLETICS on social media throughout the day for behind-the-scenes coverage, highlights and updates from Charlotte as the Panthers continue preparations for the 2026 season.
Season tickets for Pitt's 2026 campaign at Acrisure Stadium are on sale now and can be purchased by clicking here. Fans can also view single-game ticket pricing here. For additional information on group ticket opportunities, visit PittsburghPanthers.com/groups or contact the Panthers Ticket Office at 412-648-7488.
