The 2026 LSU Football Schedule does not hide from the big games. It puts them front and center, then fills the middle with enough road tests to decide whether this team is built for a deep run or another year of almost.
2026 LSU Tigers Football Schedule
2026 LSU Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | vs Clemson TigersTiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA | 7:30pm ETABC | Win 51-10 | |
| Saturday | vs Louisiana Tech BulldogsTiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA | 7:30pm ETSECN+ | Win 45-14 | |
| Saturday | at Ole Miss RebelsVaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, MS | 7:30pm ETABC | Loss 32-24 | |
| Saturday | vs Texas A&M AggiesTiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA | 3:30-8:00pm ETTV TBA | Win 35-6 | |
| Saturday | vs McNeese CowboysTiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA | 7:45pm ETSECN | Win 63-14 | |
| Saturday | at Kentucky WildcatsKroger Field, Lexington, KY | 6:00-8:00pm ETTV TBA | Loss 35-34 (OT) | |
| Saturday | vs Mississippi State BulldogsTiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA | 12:00pm ETESPN/Disney+ | Win 31-0 | |
| Saturday | at Auburn TigersJordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL | 12:00pm ETABC | Win 38-17 | |
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | vs Alabama Crimson TideTiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA | 3:30-8:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Texas LonghornsTiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA | 3:30-8:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Tennessee VolunteersNeyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN | 3:30-8:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Arkansas RazorbacksD.W.R. Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, AR | 12:00-1:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs SEC ChampionshipMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA | 4:00pm ETABC |
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September Starts With a Statement Game
The opening month already carries weight:
- Clemson at home to open the year
- Louisiana Tech for a breather
- Ole Miss on the road
- Texas A&M back in Baton Rouge
Opening against Clemson under the lights is the kind of Week 1 that tells you what kind of season you’re in for. The trip to Oxford the following week is just as serious.
October Tests Depth
The middle of the LSU SEC schedule includes:
- McNeese at home
- Kentucky on the road
- Mississippi State at home
- Auburn on the road
- Then a bye
Jordan-Hare is never quiet. The Auburn road trip is the biggest pure road test before November arrives.
November Is Loaded
This is the stretch that will define the year:
- Alabama at home
- Texas at home the next week
- Tennessee on the road
- Arkansas to close the regular season
Back-to-back home games against Alabama and Texas is about as difficult as any two-week stretch gets. Stumble there and the rest of the season becomes recovery mode.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does LSU play its first game in 2026?
Saturday, September 5, at home against Clemson.
When is LSU vs Alabama?
November 7 at Tiger Stadium.
How many home games does LSU have?
Seven at Tiger Stadium.
What is the toughest stretch on the schedule?
November 7 through November 21 — Alabama and Texas at home, followed by Tennessee on the road.
Where can I see the full LSU Football Schedule?
The complete 2026 LSU Football Schedule is listed above.
