The Southeastern Conference announced its 2026 football slate, confirming 39 contests across the first three weeks of the season as the league settles into its third year as a 16‑team league.
Reigning champions the Georgia Bulldogs will look to defend their title amid a schedule that blends traditional rivalries with fresh conference experiments.
Week one opens with Missouri welcoming FCS opponent Arkansas‑Pine Bluff on Thursday, September 3, a matchup slated for an 8:00 p.m. ET broadcast on the SEC Network.
Opening Saturday Tripleheader
Saturday, September 5, ABC will air a tripleheader that begins at noon ET with East Carolina visiting Alabama, continues at 3:30 p.m. ET with Baylor taking on Auburn in Atlanta, and culminates at 7:30 p.m. ET with Clemson traveling to LSU.
The following Sunday, August 31, sees the Ole Miss Rebels host Louisville in Nashville, with the game carried by ABC at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Week two kicks off on September 12 when Alabama journeys to Kentucky, a contest again televised by ABC at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Championship Weekend
The SEC Championship Game is set for Saturday, December 5, at 4:00 p.m. ET, broadcasting on ABC as the culmination of the regular season.