Tennessee Vols Football Schedule Faq: Game Times, Channels, and Matchup Previews
The SEC, ESPN, and partner networks assign game windows months in advance, though specific kickoff times often finalize 6 to 12 days before game day to accommodate television viewership trends. Below is the scheduled itinerary for Tennessee's 2026 regular season campaign.
| Date | Opponent | Location | Kickoff Window (ET) | TV / Streaming Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 5, 2026 | Furman Paladins | Neyland Stadium (Knoxville, TN) | 4:00 PM | SEC Network / ESPN+ |
| Sept. 12, 2026 | at Syracuse Orange | JMA Wireless Dome (Syracuse, NY) | 12:00 PM | ESPN / ABC |
| Sept. 19, 2026 | East Tennessee State | Neyland Stadium (Knoxville, TN) | 12:45 PM | SEC Network |
| Sept. 26, 2026 | Texas Longhorns | Neyland Stadium (Knoxville, TN) | 7:30 PM | ABC / ESPN on ABC |
| Oct. 3, 2026 | Auburn Tigers | Jordan-Hare Stadium (Auburn, AL) | 3:30 PM | ESPN / SEC Network |
| Oct. 10, 2026 | Florida Gators | Neyland Stadium (Knoxville, TN) | 7:00 PM | ESPN |
| Oct. 17, 2026 | Alabama Crimson Tide | Neyland Stadium (Knoxville, TN) | 3:30 PM | ABC |
| Oct. 24, 2026 | Open Date / Bye | , | , | , |
| Oct. 31, 2026 | at Georgia Bulldogs | Sanford Stadium (Athens, GA) | 7:30 PM | ABC |
| Nov. 7, 2026 | Kentucky Wildcats | Neyland Stadium (Knoxville, TN) | 12:00 PM | SEC Network |
| Nov. 14, 2026 | at South Carolina Gamecocks | Williams-Brice Stadium (Columbia, SC) | 4:00 PM | SEC Network / ESPN2 |
| Nov. 21, 2026 | UT Martin Skyhawks | Neyland Stadium (Knoxville, TN) | 12:00 PM | SEC Network+ / ESPN+ |
| Nov. 28, 2026 | at Vanderbilt Commodores | FirstBank Stadium (Nashville, TN) | 3:30 PM | ESPN / SEC Network |
