The 2026 Florida football schedule does not ease anyone in — it simply delays the pain a little.
A soft home-heavy opening month gives Florida Gators football time to settle before five ranked opponents arrive in a six-week stretch. The Gators open at home against Florida Atlantic and Campbell, then face a demanding 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 add further tests before the traditional closer against Florida State.
Here is the complete 2026 Florida football schedule with dates, locations, times and television information.
2026 Florida Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Florida Atlantic OwlsBen Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, FL | 7:45 PM ETSECN | ||
| Saturday | Campbell CamelsBen Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, FL | 5:30 PM ETSECN+ | ||
| Saturday | at Auburn TigersJordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL | 7:00 PM ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | Ole Miss RebelsBen Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, FL | 3:30–8:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Missouri TigersFaurot Field, Columbia, MO | 3:30–8:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Homecoming | ||||
| Saturday | South Carolina GamecocksBen Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, FL | 12:00–1:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Texas LonghornsDKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX | 12:00–1:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | vs Georgia BulldogsMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA | 3:30 PM ETABC | ||
| Saturday | Oklahoma SoonersBen Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, FL | 3:30–8:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Kentucky WildcatsKroger Field, Lexington, KY | 6:00–8:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Vanderbilt CommodoresBen Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, FL | 12:00–1:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Friday | at Florida State SeminolesDoak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL | 3:30 PM ETABC | ||
| Saturday | vs SEC ChampionshipMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA | 4:00 PM ETABC | ||
A Quiet Start Before the Storm
Florida Atlantic and Campbell open the 2026 Florida Gators football schedule at home, and neither figures to test much beyond September’s Gainesville humidity. That calm ends quickly. Week three sends the Gators on the road to Auburn, and from there the schedule stops being polite. Those early home games give Florida football a chance to establish offensive and defensive identity before the ranked competition arrives.
The Six-Week Gauntlet
This is where the season actually gets decided. Ole Miss comes to the Swamp already ranked. A trip to Missouri follows, then Homecoming against South Carolina offers one real breath before Texas, at full strength, in Austin. A road game against the Longhorns is the kind of contest that either builds a résumé or breaks a season in half. Florida gets a bye in between, and it arrives right on time. Surviving this stretch would put Florida Gators football in strong position for the remainder of the year.
Georgia in Atlanta, Then the Rest of November
Florida vs Georgia 2026 lands on October 31 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium rather than the rivalry’s usual Jacksonville home — a scheduling change worth noting. Oklahoma follows a week later, still ranked and still dangerous. Kentucky and Vanderbilt offer more manageable footing before the calendar turns to Tallahassee. Florida State on a Friday night closes the regular season. Rivalry week does not care that everyone is exhausted by then.
The 2026 Florida football schedule mixes a gentle opening with a concentrated run of ranked tests that will define the season for Florida Gators football. Six true home games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium provide a solid base, while the road and neutral-site challenges against Auburn, Texas, Georgia and Florida State will determine the ceiling. How the Gators respond to the six-week gauntlet and the late rivalry games will shape the entire narrative of the year.
FAQ
When does Florida football play its first game in 2026?
Florida opens the 2026 Florida football schedule at home against Florida Atlantic on Saturday, September 5, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
When is Florida vs Georgia 2026?
Florida vs Georgia 2026 is set for Saturday, October 31, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta — a change from the rivalry’s usual Jacksonville site.
How many home games does Florida play in 2026?
Florida has six Florida football home games in 2026 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium: Florida Atlantic, Campbell, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Oklahoma, and Vanderbilt.
What is Florida’s toughest stretch on the 2026 schedule?
The five-game run from Auburn (road) through Ole Miss, Missouri, South Carolina, and Texas (road) — September 19 through October 17 — is the toughest opening stretch on the Florida SEC schedule 2026, with Georgia and Oklahoma still to come in the weeks after.
