The 2026 Texas A&M football schedule opens at home against Missouri State on September 5 at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Texas A&M Aggies face 12 regular-season games plus a potential SEC Championship appearance, with classic rivalries including the Southwest Classic and the Lone Star Showdown against Texas.
Kyle Field hosts eight home dates on the 2026 Texas A&M Aggies Football schedule. The toughest stretch lands in late October and mid-November with consecutive ranked road and home tests against Alabama, Tennessee and Oklahoma.
2026 Texas A&M Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Missouri State BearsKyle Field, College Station, TX | 7:00pm ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | Arizona State Sun DevilsKyle Field, College Station, TX | 12:00pm ETABC | ||
| Saturday | Kentucky WildcatsKyle Field, College Station, TX | 3:30pm ETESPN or ESPN2 | ||
| Saturday | at 11 LSU TigersTiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA | 3:30-8:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Southwest Classic | ||||
| Saturday | Arkansas RazorbacksKyle Field, College Station, TX | 3:30-8:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at 25 Missouri TigersFaurot Field, Columbia, MO | 12:00-1:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | The Citadel BulldogsKyle Field, College Station, TX | 1:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Saturday | at 13 Alabama Crimson TideBryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL | 3:30-8:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | at South Carolina GamecocksWilliams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC | 3:30-4:30pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | 20 Tennessee VolunteersKyle Field, College Station, TX | 3:30-8:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at 10 Oklahoma SoonersGaylord Family OK Mem. Stadium, Norman, OK | 12:00-1:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Lone Star Showdown | ||||
| Friday | 5 Texas LonghornsKyle Field, College Station, TX | 7:30pm ETABC | ||
| Saturday | vs SEC ChampionshipMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA | 4:00pm ETABC | ||
How the 2026 Texas A&M Football Schedule Sets Up
September opens with three home games and a ranked road test on the 2026 Texas A&M football schedule. Missouri State, Arizona State and Kentucky at Kyle Field, then a trip to #11 LSU. That early stretch gives the Aggies a strong home start before SEC play intensifies.
October brings the Southwest Classic against Arkansas at home, a road trip to #25 Missouri, The Citadel at home, a road game at #13 Alabama, and the bye week. The consecutive ranked games will define the middle of the season.
November features a road trip to South Carolina, #20 Tennessee at home, a road game at #10 Oklahoma, and the Lone Star Showdown against #5 Texas at home. That final stretch will decide seeding for a possible SEC Championship appearance.
Home Games at Kyle Field
Eight home dates appear on the 2026 Texas A&M football schedule:
- September 5 vs. Missouri State
- September 12 vs. Arizona State
- September 19 vs. Kentucky
- October 3 vs. Arkansas (Southwest Classic)
- October 17 vs. The Citadel
- November 14 vs. #20 Tennessee
- November 27 vs. #5 Texas (Lone Star Showdown)
The Arizona State, Tennessee and Texas games will generate the strongest crowds in College Station.
The Games That Decide the Season
Three contests stand out on the 2026 Texas A&M football schedule.
The September 26 road game at #11 LSU is an early SEC measuring stick. The October 24 road trip to #13 Alabama is a key ranked test. The November 27 Lone Star Showdown against #5 Texas always carries the most weight of the season.
Win two of those three and the Aggies stay in control of their path toward a possible December 5 SEC Championship appearance in Atlanta.
Where to Watch Texas A&M Aggies Football
Confirmed networks on the 2026 Texas A&M Aggies Football schedule:
- ESPN (Sept. 5 vs. Missouri State)
- ABC (Sept. 12 vs. Arizona State, Nov. 27 vs. Texas, and Dec. 5 SEC Championship)
- ESPN or ESPN2 (Sept. 19 vs. Kentucky)
- SECN+ (Oct. 17 vs. The Citadel)
Most remaining SEC games still list TV as TBA. Expect additional network assignments once the final slate is set.
Key Dates at a Glance
- Sept. 5 — Season opener vs. Missouri State, 7:00 p.m. ET, ESPN
- Sept. 26 — At #11 LSU
- Oct. 3 — Southwest Classic vs. Arkansas
- Oct. 31 — Bye week
- Nov. 14 — #20 Tennessee at home
- Nov. 27 — Lone Star Showdown vs. #5 Texas, 7:30 p.m. ET, ABC
- Dec. 5 — Potential SEC Championship in Atlanta, 4:00 p.m. ET, ABC
The 2026 Texas A&M football schedule opens with three home games and builds toward classic rivalries and ranked tests. November will decide everything.
FAQ
When does Texas A&M open the 2026 season?
Texas A&M opens the 2026 season at home against Missouri State on Saturday, September 5 at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.
How many home games do the Texas A&M Aggies have in 2026?
The Aggies have seven home games at Kyle Field on the 2026 Texas A&M football schedule: Missouri State, Arizona State, Kentucky, Arkansas, The Citadel, #20 Tennessee, and #5 Texas.
Who do the Texas A&M Aggies play in the Lone Star Showdown?
On November 27 the Aggies host #5 Texas in the Lone Star Showdown at Kyle Field at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
What channel are Texas A&M games on in 2026?
Confirmed networks include ESPN, ABC, ESPN or ESPN2, and SECN+. Most SEC games remain TBA and will be assigned later in the year.
