Georgia gets a softer September than most SEC teams, and the coaching staff will take it. Three home games to open the year give the Bulldogs time to settle in before the schedule starts throwing punches.
Once October hits, the 2026 Georgia Football Schedule changes personality. A road trip to Alabama, Auburn in Athens, Florida in Atlanta, and a late visit to Ole Miss will decide whether this season ends in the Playoff conversation or just another solid but incomplete year.
2026 Georgia Bulldogs Football Schedule
2026 Georgia Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | vs Tennessee State TigersSanford Stadium, Athens, GA | 3:00 PM ETSECN+ | Win 63-32 | |
| Saturday | vs WKU HilltoppersSanford Stadium, Athens, GA | 12:45 PM ETSECN | Win 70-20 | |
| Saturday | at Arkansas RazorbacksD.W.R. Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, AR | 12:00 PM ETABC | Win 45-17 | |
| Saturday | vs Oklahoma SoonersSanford Stadium, Athens, GA | 3:30–8:00 PM ETTV TBA | Win 41-13 | |
| Saturday | vs Vanderbilt CommodoresSanford Stadium, Athens, GA | 12:00–1:00 PM ETTV TBA | Win 38-14 | |
| Saturday | at Alabama Crimson TideBryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL | 6:00–8:00 PM ETTV TBA | Win 20-17 | |
| Saturday | vs Auburn TigersSanford Stadium, Athens, GA | 3:30–4:30 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic | ||||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | vs Florida GatorsMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA | 3:30 PM ETABC | ||
| Saturday | at Ole Miss RebelsVaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, MS | 3:30–8:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Missouri TigersSanford Stadium, Athens, GA | 3:30–8:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at South Carolina GamecocksWilliams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC | 3:30–8:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsSanford Stadium, Athens, GA | 3:30–8:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs SEC ChampionshipMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA | 4:00 PM ETABC | ||
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September Looks Manageable
Georgia starts the year with a friendly stretch:
- Tennessee State at home
- Western Kentucky at home
- Arkansas on the road
- Oklahoma back in Athens
That early run gives the staff room to figure out the rotation and get younger players reps before the conference schedule tightens.
October Is the Real Measuring Stick
This is the stretch that will define the season:
- Vanderbilt for Homecoming
- At Alabama on Oct. 10
- Auburn at Sanford Stadium the next week
- Then a bye
The Alabama game is the one everyone will circle. A win in Tuscaloosa changes the look of the entire Georgia SEC schedule. Auburn the following Saturday keeps the pressure high.
November Still Has Teeth
After the open date, the remaining games include:
- Florida at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- At Ole Miss
- Missouri at home
- At South Carolina
- Georgia Tech to close it out
Oxford is the toughest pure road environment left on the board. Florida is still Florida. Georgia Tech on the last weekend always carries weight in Athens, no matter the records.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Georgia play its first game in 2026?
Saturday, September 5, at home against Tennessee State.
When is Georgia vs Alabama?
October 10 on the road at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
How many home games does Georgia have?
Nine at Sanford Stadium, plus the neutral-site game against Florida.
What’s the toughest road game?
Ole Miss on November 7, with Alabama on October 10 right behind it.
Where’s the full Georgia Football Schedule?
Listed above with all dates, times and TV info.
