2026 Florida Football Schedule: Complete Dates, Times, TV and Key Matchups for Florida Gators Football

Florida Football Schedule

The 2026 Florida Football Schedule opens against Florida Atlantic and Campbell, then quickly turns into a six-week run that includes Auburn on the road, Ole Miss in the Swamp, Missouri, South Carolina, and Texas in Austin. Georgia in Atlanta and Oklahoma later in the year keep the pressure high before the traditional closer against Florida State.

2026 Florida Gators Football Schedule

2026 Florida Football Schedule

2026 Florida Football Schedule
Date Opponent Time Tickets
Saturdayvs Florida Atlantic OwlsBen Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, FL7:45 PM ETSECNWin 66-21
Saturdayvs Campbell CamelsBen Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, FL5:30 PM ETSECN+Win 52-3
Saturdayat Auburn TigersJordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL7:00 PM ETESPNWin 44-39
Saturdayvs Ole Miss RebelsBen Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, FL3:30–8:00 PM ETTV TBAWin 52-28
Saturdayat Missouri TigersFaurot Field, Columbia, MO3:30–8:00 PM ETTV TBALoss 45-17
Saturdayvs South Carolina GamecocksBen Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, FL12:00–1:00 PM ETTV TBALoss 38-19
Saturdayat Texas LonghornsDKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX12:00–1:00 PM ETTV TBA
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Saturdayvs Georgia BulldogsMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA3:30 PM ETABC
Saturdayvs Oklahoma SoonersBen Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, FL3:30–8:00 PM ETTV TBA
Saturdayat Kentucky WildcatsKroger Field, Lexington, KY6:00–8:00 PM ETTV TBA
Saturdayvs Vanderbilt CommodoresBen Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, FL12:00–1:00 PM ETTV TBA
Fridayat Florida State SeminolesDoak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL3:30 PM ETABC
Saturdayvs SEC ChampionshipMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA4:00 PM ETABC

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September Starts Quiet, Then Turns

The first two weeks are straightforward:

  • Florida Atlantic at home
  • Campbell at home

Then the schedule changes personality:

  • At Auburn under the lights
  • Ole Miss in the Swamp

Those two games will tell a lot about where this Florida Gators football team actually stands.

The Stretch That Matters Most

From mid-September through mid-October, Florida faces:

  • Auburn on the road
  • Ole Miss at home
  • Missouri on the road
  • South Carolina at home
  • Texas in Austin

Five ranked or high-level opponents inside six weeks. The trip to Austin is the biggest pure road test on the Florida SEC schedule. Survive that run and the rest of the year looks different.

November Still Has Big Games

After the bye, the remaining slate includes:

  • Georgia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
  • Oklahoma at home
  • Kentucky on the road
  • Vanderbilt at home
  • Florida State in Tallahassee to close the regular season

Georgia in Atlanta remains the emotional centerpiece. Florida State on a Friday night is still the game that decides how the year feels when it’s over.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Florida play its first game in 2026?
Saturday, September 5, at home against Florida Atlantic.

When is Florida vs Georgia?
October 31 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

How many home games does Florida have?
Six at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

What is the toughest stretch on the schedule?
September 19 through October 17 — Auburn, Ole Miss, Missouri, South Carolina and Texas.

Where can I see the full Florida Football Schedule?
The complete 2026 Florida Football Schedule is listed above.