The 2026 Georgia football schedule opens at home against Tennessee State on September 5 at 3:00 p.m. ET. The Georgia Bulldogs face 12 regular-season games plus a potential SEC Championship appearance, with classic rivalries including Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry, the Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic against Florida, and Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate against Georgia Tech.
Sanford Stadium hosts seven home dates on the 2026 Georgia football schedule. The toughest stretch lands in mid-October with a road trip to ranked Alabama followed by Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry against Auburn at home.
2026 Georgia Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Tennessee State TigersSanford Stadium, Athens, GA | 3:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Saturday | WKU HilltoppersSanford Stadium, Athens, GA | 12:45pm ETSECN | ||
| Saturday | at Arkansas RazorbacksD.W.R. Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, AR | 12:00pm ETABC | ||
| Saturday | 10 Oklahoma SoonersSanford Stadium, Athens, GA | 3:30-8:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Vanderbilt CommodoresSanford Stadium, Athens, GA | 12:00-1:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at 13 Alabama Crimson TideBryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL | 6:00-8:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry | ||||
| Saturday | Auburn TigersSanford Stadium, Athens, GA | 3:30-4:30pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic | ||||
| Saturday | vs Florida GatorsMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA | 3:30pm ETABC | ||
| Saturday | at 9 Ole Miss RebelsVaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, MS | 3:30-8:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | 25 Missouri TigersSanford Stadium, Athens, GA | 3:30-8:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at South Carolina GamecocksWilliams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC | 3:30-8:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate | ||||
| Saturday | Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsSanford Stadium, Athens, GA | 3:30-8:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs SEC ChampionshipMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA | 4:00pm ETABC | ||
How the 2026 Georgia Bulldogs Football Schedule Sets Up
September opens with two home games and early road and ranked tests on the 2026 Georgia football schedule. Tennessee State and WKU at home, a road trip to Arkansas, and #10 Oklahoma at home. That early stretch mixes manageable home dates with a ranked contest.
October brings Vanderbilt at home, a road trip to #13 Alabama, Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry against Auburn at home, the bye week, and the Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic against Florida in Atlanta. The consecutive ranked and rivalry games will define the middle of the season.
November features a road trip to #9 Ole Miss, #25 Missouri at home, a road game at South Carolina, and Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate against Georgia Tech at home. That final stretch will decide seeding for a possible SEC Championship appearance.
Home Games at Sanford Stadium
Seven home dates appear on the 2026 Georgia football schedule:
- September 5 vs. Tennessee State
- September 12 vs. WKU
- September 26 vs. #10 Oklahoma
- October 3 vs. Vanderbilt
- October 17 vs. Auburn (Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry)
- November 14 vs. #25 Missouri
- November 28 vs. Georgia Tech (Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate)
The Oklahoma, Auburn and Georgia Tech games will generate the strongest crowds in Athens.
The Games That Decide the Season
Three contests stand out on the 2026 Georgia football schedule.
The October 10 road game at #13 Alabama is a key ranked test. The October 17 Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry against Auburn is a major home measuring stick. The October 31 Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic against Florida always carries extra weight.
Win two of those three and the Bulldogs stay in control of their path toward a possible December 5 SEC Championship appearance in Atlanta.
Where to Watch Georgia Bulldogs Football
Confirmed networks on the 2026 Georgia football schedule:
- SECN+ (Sept. 5 vs. Tennessee State)
- SECN (Sept. 12 vs. WKU)
- ABC (Sept. 19 at Arkansas, Oct. 31 vs. Florida, and Dec. 5 SEC Championship)
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. Tennessee State, 3:00 p.m. ET, SECN+
- Sept. 26 — #10 Oklahoma at home
- Oct. 10 — At #13 Alabama
- Oct. 17 — Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry vs. Auburn
- Oct. 24 — Bye week
- Oct. 31 — Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic vs. Florida, 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC
- Nov. 28 — Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate vs. Georgia Tech
- Dec. 5 — Potential SEC Championship in Atlanta, 4:00 p.m. ET, ABC
The 2026 Georgia football schedule opens with two home games and builds toward classic rivalries and ranked tests. November will decide everything.
FAQ
When does Georgia open the 2026 season?
Georgia opens the 2026 season at home against Tennessee State on Saturday, September 5 at 3:00 p.m. ET on SECN+.
How many home games do the Georgia Bulldogs have in 2026?
The Bulldogs have seven home games at Sanford Stadium on the 2026 Georgia football schedule: Tennessee State, WKU, #10 Oklahoma, Vanderbilt, Auburn, #25 Missouri, and Georgia Tech.
Who do the Georgia Bulldogs play in the Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic?
On October 31 the Bulldogs face Florida in the Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
What channel are Georgia games on in 2026?
Confirmed networks include SECN+, SECN, and ABC. Most SEC games remain TBA and will be assigned later in the year.
