Georgia Tech to Lead ACC Kickoff 2026 in Charlotte
Georgia Tech will take center stage at the 2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Football Kickoff in Charlotte, North Carolina, where head coach Brent Key and standout players Kyle Efford, Justice Haynes and Malachi Hosley are slated to appear in a series of media engagements.
The ACC Kickoff, a premier preseason media gathering, draws the conference’s top programs and their key figures to a weekend of interviews, fan events and promotional activities that set the tone for the upcoming season.
Fans looking to catch the Yellow Jackets live can secure 2026 season tickets now, with the home slate promising high‑profile matchups against Colorado, Tennessee, Duke, Louisville and Wake Forest.
The team enters the new campaign riding the momentum of a 2025 season that ended with a 9‑4 record and a No. 24 ranking in the national polls, a campaign that saw the Yellow Jackets climb as high as No. 7 and finish 6‑2 in ACC play, tying for second place.
Georgia Tech’s consistency is underscored by its status as the only ACC program to finish among the conference’s top four for three straight years, a testament to sustained competitiveness under Key’s leadership.
Season Outlook and Key Matchups
The 2026 schedule not only features traditional rivals but also non‑conference contests that could influence national perception, giving the Yellow Jackets multiple opportunities to showcase their talent on a larger stage.