SEC Announces 2026 Football Schedule with Key Matchups

The SEC released its full schedule for the 2026 football season on Thursday night, marking a historic shift as the conference transitions to a nine-game league slate. This change will result in a total of 72 conference matchups, increasing the number of meaningful games for fans and season-ticket holders.

Additionally, SEC schools will be required to play at least one Power Four opponent or Notre Dame each year, ensuring that at least ten of every SEC team's twelve games will be against high-caliber competition.

The 2026 schedules for each SEC team feature key matchups, including Texas at Alabama on November 14 and Georgia facing Florida on October 31 in Atlanta. Other notable games include Oklahoma's visit to Georgia on September 26 and Auburn's matchup against LSU on October 24.

The schedule reflects the recent changes in SEC football, including the additions of Oklahoma and Texas from the Big 12 and the elimination of the league's divisional structure, resulting in some traditional rivalries being played less frequently in the future.

The full 2026 schedule for each team includes a mix of in-conference and out-of-conference games, setting the stage for a competitive season ahead.