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Oklahoma Sooners 2026 Football Schedule: Kickoff Times and Broadcast Details

A full rundown of televised games, network assignments, and local radio coverage for the upcoming season

2026 Oklahoma Sooners Football Schedule

The upcoming 2026 campaign promises a packed slate of contests for the University of Oklahoma, with each game’s start time and television outlet already penciled in for fans across the country.

All kickoff times are listed in central time, ensuring consistency for viewers in the heart of the nation.

The season opens on September 4 when the Sooners travel to face UTEP, a matchup that will stream on the SEC Network+ at 7 p.m. The following week, Oklahoma hosts Michigan at 11 a.m., broadcast on Fox, setting up an early‑season showdown that will be televised nationally.

A prime‑time clash with New Mexico arrives on September 19 at 6:30 p.m., airing on ESPN2, while the highly anticipated game against Georgia on September 26 will be split between a 2:30‑3:30 p.m. window and a later 5‑7 p.m. slot on TBD, giving viewers flexibility depending on the conference’s scheduling decisions.

October brings a series of marquee matchups, beginning with Texas on October 10 at 2:30 p.m., televised on either ABC or ESPN, followed by Kentucky on October 17, also slated for a 2:30‑3:30 p.m. or 5‑7 p.m. window on TBD. The Sooners then head to Mississippi State on October 24, with the same TBD window, before returning home to host South Carolina on October 31, again on TBD during the afternoon or early evening.

The schedule continues into November with games against Florida on November 7, Mississippi on November 14 at 2:30 p.m., and Texas A&M on November 21 from 11 a.m. to noon, all on TBD. The regular season concludes with a road test at Missouri on November 28, scheduled for a 2:30‑3:30 p.m. slot on TBD.

For listeners who prefer radio coverage, the Sooners’ games can be followed on KRXO 107.7 FM and KOKC AM 1520 in the Oklahoma City market, as well as KMOD FM 97.5 and KTBZ AM 1430 in Tulsa, providing comprehensive play‑by‑play and analysis throughout the season.

Broadcast Networks and Timing Flexibility

Several of the later‑season contests are slated for TBD windows, reflecting the conference’s practice of reserving prime time slots for high‑impact games. This approach allows networks to adjust start times based on competitive balance and broadcast considerations, ensuring that marquee matchups receive the most favorable exposure.

Fans should note that while specific networks are confirmed for early games, later contests may shift between ABC, ESPN, Fox, and TBD, depending on final scheduling decisions as the season progresses.

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