The 2026 Vanderbilt Football Schedule gives the Commodores a soft runway in September before the SEC schedule starts asking real questions. After that early cushion, the road gets harder and the margin for error gets smaller.
2026 Vanderbilt Commodores Football Schedule
2026 Vanderbilt Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | vs Austin Peay GovernorsFirstBank Stadium, Nashville, TN | 7:00pm ET ETSECN+ | Win 28-9 | |
| Saturday | vs Delaware Blue HensFirstBank Stadium, Nashville, TN | 4:15pm ET ETSECN | Win 35-26 | |
| Saturday | vs NC State WolfpackFirstBank Stadium, Nashville, TN | 12:45pm ET ETSECN | Win 35-31 | |
| Saturday | at Auburn TigersJordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL | 3:30-4:30pm ET ETTV TBA | Loss 21-15 | |
| Saturday | at Georgia BulldogsSanford Stadium, Athens, GA | 12:00-1:00pm ET ETTV TBA | Loss 38-14 | |
| Saturday | vs Ole Miss RebelsFirstBank Stadium, Nashville, TN | 3:30-8:00pm ET ETTV TBA | Loss 52-17 | |
| Saturday | vs Arkansas RazorbacksFirstBank Stadium, Nashville, TN | 3:30-8:00pm ET ETTV TBA | Homecoming | |
| Saturday | at Kentucky WildcatsKroger Field, Lexington, KY | 6:00-8:00pm ET ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | at Mississippi State BulldogsDavis Wade Stadium, Starkville, MS | 3:30-8:00pm ET ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Alabama Crimson TideFirstBank Stadium, Nashville, TN | 12:00-1:00pm ET ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Florida GatorsBen Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, FL | 12:00-1:00pm ET ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Tennessee VolunteersFirstBank Stadium, Nashville, TN | 6:00-8:00pm ET ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs SEC ChampionshipMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA | 4:00pm ET ETABC |
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September Starts Soft
The opening stretch is as gentle as it gets in this league:
- Austin Peay at home
- Delaware at home
- NC State at home
Only the Wolfpack counts as a real Power conference test. Everything after that changes.
The Schedule Turns Quickly
Back-to-back road trips define the next phase:
- Auburn on the road
- Georgia in Athens
- Ole Miss at home
Two true road tests against SEC competition in consecutive weeks. How Vanderbilt football responds after those games will shape the rest of the year.
October and November Stay Difficult
The remaining stretch includes:
- Arkansas for Homecoming
- Kentucky on the road
- Bye week
- Mississippi State on the road
- Alabama at home
- Florida on the road
- Tennessee at home to close the regular season
Hosting Alabama in November is the highest-visibility home date on the Vanderbilt SEC schedule. The closer against Tennessee still carries local weight no matter the records.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Vanderbilt play its first game in 2026?
Saturday, September 5, at home against Austin Peay.
When is Vanderbilt vs Alabama?
November 14 at FirstBank Stadium.
How many home games does Vanderbilt have?
Seven at FirstBank Stadium.
What is the toughest stretch on the schedule?
September 26 through October 10 — Auburn on the road, Georgia on the road, and Ole Miss at home.
Where can I see the full Vanderbilt Football Schedule?
The complete 2026 Vanderbilt Football Schedule is listed above.
