
Alabama and Auburn Set for Historic Pre‑Season Basketball Showdown ‘The Feud’
The first preseason meeting between Alabama and Auburn in years will feature a fan‑division format and national attention.
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The first preseason meeting between Alabama and Auburn in years will feature a fan‑division format and national attention.

Gabe Gross, a nine‑year hitting coach for Auburn baseball, announced his departure to prioritize family, transitioning to a special assistant role as the program prepares for the next era under head coach Butch Thompson.

The 2026 SEC home opener pits Auburn against Tennessee in a rivalry renewed by shared coaching histories, a dynamic offensive lineup, and lingering uncertainty at Tennessee's quarterback position.

Auburn's football program announced a sellout of public season tickets for the fourth consecutive year, surpassing 83,000 combined tickets once student allocations are finalized.

Auburn Mayor Ron Anders outlines the city’s preparations for an international soccer fixture at Jordan-Hare Stadium, while Auburn Athletics and Southern Union State Community College coaches highlight the sport’s rising popularity and community benefits.

The Tigers trail 1-0 after a hard-fought defeat, needing a win on Saturday to keep their season alive and force a Game 3.

Auburn will host Middle Tennessee on Dec. 15, 2026, in Huntsville as part of a five‑game nonconference slate that also includes West Virginia and Wisconsin.

Auburn will open its 2026‑27 campaign with a series of high‑profile road games, highlighted by a return to Huntsville for the Rocket City Classic against Middle Tennessee on Dec. 15.
Reigning FIFA World Cup champions Argentina will meet Iceland in a highly anticipated friendly at Jordan-Hare Stadium on June 9, featuring Lionel Messi and drawing attention to Auburn’s growing sports profile.

Lionel Messi and Argentina will face Iceland at Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium, offering fans a rare chance to see the legend in what may be his last overseas appearance before the 2026 World Cup.

Auburn University announces a pregame ceremony to name the home radio booth at Plainsman Park after Rod Bramblett, the longtime play‑by‑play voice of Auburn baseball.