LOUISVILLE, Ky — The University of Louisville and the University of Georgia announced on Wednesday they have agreed to play each other in a home-and-home football series for the 2026 and 2027 seasons.

The Cardinals will host the Bulldogs on Sept. 19, 2026, marking the first visit to Louisville. The Cardinals travel to Athens for a non-conference game on Sept. 18, 2027, officials said.

"We're excited to host a tradition-rich program like Georgia in Cardinal Stadium in 2026, which is a tribute to our football program and exciting for our fan base,” said UofL Vice President and Director of Athletics Vince Tyra in a press release. “In addition, the opportunity to play 'between the hedges' in one of the best environments in college football is a great addition to our away schedule in 2027.”

The two teams have met only once in the 2014 Belk Bowl when the 13th-ranked Bulldogs defeated the 20th-ranked Cardinals 37-14 in Charlotte.

The Georgia series adds to an exciting non-conference slate in upcoming seasons. In addition to hosting the Aggies in 2029, Louisville is set to host UCF this season, Notre Dame in 2023, and Indiana in 2024, officials said.