The University of Tennessee has released the kickoff times for the opening stretch of its 2026 football campaign, setting the stage for a busy September.
Early-Season Matchups
The first test comes on September 5 when the Vols host Furman at Neyland Stadium, with the game streaming live on ESPN+ at 3:30 p.m. Eastern.
A week later, Tennessee travels to Atlanta to meet Georgia Tech on September 12, kickoff slated for 7 p.m. on ESPN.
The third game arrives on September 19 against Kennesaw State, also at home, and will be carried on the SEC Network at 7:45 p.m.
Conference Outlook
Conference play begins with a showdown against Texas on September 26, and the schedule includes five SEC games inside Neyland Stadium alongside four away matchups.
Game time windows for the remaining contests will be announced on June 10, when the athletic department will finalize the full slate.