The 2026 Arkansas football schedule opens at home against North Alabama on September 5 at 4:15 p.m. ET. The Arkansas Razorbacks face 12 regular-season games plus a potential SEC Championship appearance, with classic rivalries including the Southwest Classic, Battle Line Rivalry, and Battle for the Boot.
D.W.R. Razorback Stadium hosts seven home dates on the 2026 Arkansas football schedule. The toughest stretch lands in mid-to-late September and early October with consecutive games against ranked Georgia, Texas A&M and Tennessee.
2026 Arkansas Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | North Alabama LionsD.W.R. Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, AR | 4:15pm ETSECN | ||
| Saturday | at 21 Utah UtesRice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT | 10:15pm ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | 3 Georgia BulldogsD.W.R. Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, AR | 12:00pm ETABC | ||
| Saturday | Tulsa Golden HurricaneD.W.R. Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, AR | 8:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Southwest Classic | ||||
| Saturday | at 8 Texas A&M AggiesKyle Field, College Station, TX | 3:30-8:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | 20 Tennessee VolunteersD.W.R. Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, AR | 3:30-8:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Vanderbilt CommodoresFirstBank Stadium, Nashville, TN | 3:30-8:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Battle Line Rivalry | ||||
| Saturday | 25 Missouri TigersD.W.R. Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, AR | 3:30-8:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Auburn TigersJordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL | 12:00-1:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | South Carolina GamecocksD.W.R. Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, AR | 3:30-8:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at 5 Texas LonghornsDKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX | 3:30-4:30pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Battle for the Boot | ||||
| Saturday | 11 LSU TigersD.W.R. Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, AR | 12:00-1:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs SEC ChampionshipMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA | 4:00pm ETABC | ||
How the 2026 Arkansas Football Schedule Sets Up
September opens with a mix of home and road games on the 2026 Arkansas football schedule. North Alabama at home, a road trip to #21 Utah, #3 Georgia at home on ABC, and Tulsa at home. That early stretch mixes manageable dates with two ranked contests.
October brings the Southwest Classic at #8 Texas A&M, #20 Tennessee at home, a road trip to Vanderbilt, the bye week, and the Battle Line Rivalry against #25 Missouri at home. The consecutive ranked games will define the middle of the season.
November features a road trip to Auburn, South Carolina at home, a road game at #5 Texas, and the Battle for the Boot against #11 LSU at home. That final stretch will decide seeding for a possible SEC Championship appearance.
Home Games at D.W.R. Razorback Stadium
Seven home dates appear on the 2026 Arkansas Razorbacks Football schedule:
- September 5 vs. North Alabama
- September 19 vs. #3 Georgia
- September 26 vs. Tulsa
- October 10 vs. #20 Tennessee
- October 31 vs. #25 Missouri (Battle Line Rivalry)
- November 14 vs. South Carolina
- November 28 vs. #11 LSU (Battle for the Boot)
The Georgia, Tennessee, Missouri and LSU games will generate the strongest crowds in Fayetteville.
The Games That Decide the Season
Three contests stand out on the 2026 Arkansas football schedule.
The September 19 home game against #3 Georgia is an early SEC measuring stick. The October 3 Southwest Classic at #8 Texas A&M is a key ranked test. The November 28 Battle for the Boot against #11 LSU will likely decide late-season momentum.
Win two of those three and the Razorbacks stay in control of their path toward a possible December 5 SEC Championship appearance in Atlanta.
Where to Watch Arkansas Razorbacks Football
Confirmed networks on the 2026 Arkansas football schedule:
- SECN (Sept. 5 vs. North Alabama)
- ESPN (Sept. 12 at Utah)
- ABC (Sept. 19 vs. Georgia and Dec. 5 SEC Championship)
- SECN+ (Sept. 26 vs. Tulsa)
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. North Alabama, 4:15 p.m. ET, SECN
- Sept. 19 — #3 Georgia at home, 12:00 p.m. ET, ABC
- Oct. 3 — Southwest Classic at #8 Texas A&M
- Oct. 24 — Bye week
- Nov. 28 — Battle for the Boot vs. #11 LSU
- Dec. 5 — Potential SEC Championship in Atlanta, 4:00 p.m. ET, ABC
The 2026 Arkansas football schedule opens with a ranked home test and builds toward classic rivalries. November will decide everything.
FAQ
When does Arkansas open the 2026 season?
Arkansas opens the 2026 season at home against North Alabama on Saturday, September 5 at 4:15 p.m. ET on SECN.
How many home games do the Arkansas Razorbacks have in 2026?
The Razorbacks have seven home games at D.W.R. Razorback Stadium on the 2026 Arkansas football schedule: North Alabama, #3 Georgia, Tulsa, #20 Tennessee, #25 Missouri, South Carolina, and #11 LSU.
Who do the Arkansas Razorbacks play in the Battle for the Boot?
On November 28 the Razorbacks host #11 LSU in the Battle for the Boot at D.W.R. Razorback Stadium. Time and TV are still TBA.
What channel are Arkansas games on in 2026?
Confirmed networks include SECN, ESPN, ABC, and SECN+. Most SEC games remain TBA and will be assigned later in the year.
