Cal at Virginia to Kick Off 3:30 p.m. Eastern
The ACC set California's November 14 road game against Virginia for a 3:30 p.m. Eastern start, which equals 12:30 p.m. in the Bay Area.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Football
The ACC announced Monday that Cal's November 14 game at Virginia will kick off at 3:30 p.m. Eastern time and be televised on the ACC Network. The start follows two recent Cal losses that began at 9 a.m. West Coast time.
Why it matters
Cal has lost three straight games since its upset of Virginia Tech, and the early West Coast starts in recent weeks may have disrupted the team's biological clocks. The later kickoff for this road trip changes the team's travel and game-day schedule.
Cal is 3-6 overall and 2-4 in the ACC, while Virginia is 4-5 overall. Cal was outscored 63-0 in the second half of its last two games, and the team's performance after the early-start losses remains unexplained in the source.
The players
Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)
The ACC is a collegiate athletic conference of 17 member universities that sets game times and broadcast arrangements for its member schools' football and other sports.
University of California, Berkeley (Cal)
Cal is the public research university in Berkeley, California, whose Bears football team competes in the ACC.
University of Virginia (Virginia)
Virginia is the public university in Charlottesville, Virginia, whose Cavaliers football team hosts the November 14 game.
The details
The ACC set the game for Saturday, November 14, in Charlottesville, Virginia, with a 3:30 p.m. Eastern kickoff and an ACC Network broadcast. Cal has a bye the week of the announcement, and Virginia last beat Cal 31-21 in Berkeley last season.
Timeline
Saturday, November 14, 2026: Cal at Virginia, 3:30 p.m. Eastern kickoff.
Monday, November 2, 2026: ACC announced the kickoff time and television broadcast.
Season Trajectory
Cal's three straight losses since its upset of Virginia Tech have left the Bears at 3-6 with a 2-4 ACC record, narrowing their path to bowl eligibility. The later kickoff for this road game is the latest adjustment after two losses at 9 a.m. West Coast time.
Cal's game at Virginia now starts at 12:30 p.m. Pacific, which affects fans planning to attend or watch on the ACC Network. The later kickoff gives the Bears a different travel and game-day schedule than their recent 9 a.m. West Coast starts.
The takeaway
Fans watching Cal at Virginia should note the 3:30 p.m. Eastern kickoff, which is 12:30 p.m. Pacific, and the game airs on the ACC Network. The later start differs from the early 9 a.m. West Coast starts that preceded Cal's recent losses.
Further reading
For the latest scheduling context, see Virginia Football coverage.
