The University of Florida has released the full slate of games for the 2026 football season, confirming television windows for every contest and outlining when kickoff times will be finalized. Fans can expect precise start times to be announced no later than six days before each game, ensuring that broadcasters and supporters alike have a clear view of the upcoming calendar.
Television windows and kickoff timing
Three of the contests are slated to begin at the noon hour, the most prominent being the homecoming showdown with South Carolina on October 10. That game will carry the traditional 12 p.m. start, while the other two noon contests will also fall within the 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. window.
Additional afternoon matchups are scheduled for the weekends of October 17 at Texas and November 21 against Vanderbilt. Three games will carry a flex window that stretches between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. or 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., giving the network flexibility to adjust based on competitive factors.
Key matchups and neutral‑site contests
A neutral‑site contest against Georgia is set for October 31 at 3:30 p.m. in Atlanta, marking one of the season’s marquee events. The Gators will also travel to Kentucky on November 14, with a start time that falls within the 6‑8 p.m. window, adding another evening highlight to the schedule.
New head coach Jon Sumrall will make his debut in the season opener against Florida Atlantic on September 5 at 7:45 p.m. The following week the team hosts Campbell at 5:30 p.m. on September 12 before heading to Auburn for a 7 p.m. kickoff on September 19, setting the stage for an early test of the new regime.
The rivalry game against Florida State was first revealed in May, and the matchup is scheduled for November 27 in Tallahassee. That contest will close out the regular season and is expected to draw significant attention from both fan bases.