The 2026 Auburn football schedule front-loads plenty of intrigue and saves the biggest rivalry for last.
A neutral-site opener in Atlanta, three ranked road trips before Thanksgiving, and the Iron Bowl closing things out in Tuscaloosa define the year for Auburn Tigers football. The Tigers open against Baylor in the Aflac Kickoff Game, then return home for a three-game stretch before the schedule turns demanding in October. How Auburn handles the Georgia, LSU and Ole Miss stretch, followed by the annual clash with Alabama, will shape the entire season narrative.
Here is the complete 2026 Auburn Tigers football schedule with dates, locations, times and television information.
2026 Auburn Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aflac Kickoff Game | ||||
| Saturday | vs Baylor BearsMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA | 3:30 PM ETABC | ||
| Saturday | Southern Miss Golden EaglesJordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL | 7:30–7:45 PM ETESPNU or SECN | ||
| Saturday | Florida GatorsJordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL | 7:00 PM ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | Vanderbilt CommodoresJordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL | 3:30–4:30 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Tennessee VolunteersNeyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN | 3:30–8:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | at Georgia BulldogsSanford Stadium, Athens, GA | 3:30–4:30 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | LSU TigersJordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL | 12:00 PM ETABC or ESPN | ||
| Saturday | at Ole Miss RebelsVaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, MS | 12:00–1:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Arkansas RazorbacksJordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL | 12:00–1:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Mississippi State BulldogsDavis Wade Stadium, Starkville, MS | 12:00–1:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Samford BulldogsJordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL | 3:30 PM ETSECN+ | ||
| Iron Bowl | ||||
| Saturday | at Alabama Crimson TideBryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL | 3:30–8:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs SEC ChampionshipMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA | 4:00 PM ETABC | ||
An Atlanta Opener, Then a Fast Home Stretch
Auburn kicks off the 2026 Auburn football schedule far from Jordan-Hare, facing Baylor in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 5. From there, the Tigers get three straight home dates — Southern Miss, Florida under the lights, and Vanderbilt — before the schedule turns genuinely difficult. Those early home games give Auburn Tigers football a chance to establish identity and build confidence in front of the home crowd before the October tests arrive.
The Toughest Month on the Board
October does not let up. Auburn opens the month on the road at Tennessee, catches a bye, then heads to Athens for a major test against Georgia. LSU visits Jordan-Hare on October 24, and the month closes with a trip to Ole Miss. Three ranked opponents inside a four-game stretch, with only one week to recover, make this the most demanding portion of the Auburn SEC schedule 2026. Surviving that run would put the Tigers in strong position heading into November.
November Builds to the Iron Bowl
Arkansas comes to Auburn on November 7, followed by a road trip to Mississippi State and a home game against Samford before the season reaches its inevitable conclusion. Auburn vs Alabama 2026 closes the regular season on November 28 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Iron Bowl once again decides how the whole year gets remembered regardless of what came before it. For Auburn football, that final Saturday in Tuscaloosa remains the measuring stick that fans and players will talk about long after the final whistle.
The 2026 Auburn football schedule mixes an eye-catching neutral-site opener with a challenging SEC middle and the traditional Iron Bowl finale. Six true home games at Jordan-Hare provide a solid base, while the road tests in Knoxville, Athens, Oxford and Tuscaloosa will determine the ceiling for Auburn Tigers football this season. How the team responds to the October stretch and the November closer against Alabama will define the year.
FAQ
When does Auburn football play its first game in 2026?
Auburn opens the 2026 Auburn football schedule against Baylor in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 5.
When is Auburn vs Alabama 2026?
Auburn vs Alabama 2026, the Iron Bowl, is set for Saturday, November 28, on the road at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa.
How many home games does Auburn play in 2026?
Auburn has six Auburn football home games in 2026 at Jordan-Hare Stadium: Southern Miss, Florida, Vanderbilt, LSU, Arkansas, and Samford.
What is Auburn’s toughest stretch on the 2026 schedule?
The four-game run from Georgia (road) through LSU (home) and Ole Miss (road) — October 17 through October 31 — is the toughest stretch on the Auburn SEC schedule 2026, ahead of the Iron Bowl in late November.
