SEC Announces 2026 Media Days Roster
The Southeastern Conference has officially released the list of attendees for its 2026 Football Kickoff Media Days, scheduled to run from July 20 through July 23, 2026.
The gathering is being presented by Regions Bank, which will host the event at the Tampa Marriott Water Street and the adjacent JW Marriott in downtown Tampa, Florida.
Conference officials say the media days serve as the official kickoff to the upcoming college football season, giving reporters, broadcasters and fans their first opportunity to hear directly from coaches and players representing each of the SEC’s member institutions.
Venue and Logistics
The two‑hotel complex on Tampa’s waterfront will provide a range of meeting spaces, press facilities and hospitality areas designed to accommodate the influx of media representatives and team delegations.
Participants can expect a packed schedule of press conferences, one‑on‑one interviews and panel discussions, all organized to highlight the storylines and key themes that will shape the 2026 campaign.
SEC leadership emphasized the importance of the event as a platform for transparency and engagement, noting that the partnership with Regions underscores the conference’s commitment to community outreach and economic development in the Tampa Bay region.
While the full attendee list includes coaches, athletic directors and select student‑athlete representatives, the conference has confirmed that each of its 14 member schools will be represented by at least one official delegate.
Tickets for public access sessions will be distributed on a first‑come, first‑served basis, with additional details to be announced on the SEC’s official website in the coming weeks.