At the SEC Spring Meetings held in Sandestin, Florida, conference officials disclosed the kickoff windows for the first three weekends of the 2026 college football season, setting the stage for a highly anticipated slate of games.
Tennessee will open its campaign on September 5 against Furman, with a 3:30 p.m. Eastern start streamed on SEC Network+ and ESPN+. The contest will take place at Neyland Stadium, the Volunteers' home field in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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A week later, on September 12, the Volunteers travel to Atlanta, Georgia, to face Georgia Tech in a primetime showdown scheduled for 7 p.m. Eastern on ESPN at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The game marks a key non‑conference test early in the season.
The final non‑conference matchup arrives on September 19, when Tennessee hosts Kennesaw State at 7:45 p.m. Eastern, broadcast on the SEC Network. The evening kickoff promises a lively atmosphere as the Volunteers look to build momentum.
Fans eager for the remainder of the schedule will have to wait until June 10, when the conference will unveil time windows for the rest of the 2026 calendar at 7 p.m. Eastern on the SEC Network.
Season tickets for the 2026 campaign have already sold out for the fourth straight year, underscoring the enduring popularity of Tennessee football and the broader SEC brand.