The 2026 South Carolina Football Schedule follows a familiar shape — soft early, then increasingly difficult as the year goes on. The middle offers a short window to breathe. The back half does not.
2026 South Carolina Gamecocks Football Schedule
2026 South Carolina Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | vs Kent State Golden FlashesWilliams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC | 12:45 PM ETSECN | Win 57-0 | |
| Saturday | vs Towson TigersWilliams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC | 7:00 PM ETSECN+ | Win 45-9 | |
| Saturday | vs Mississippi State BulldogsWilliams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC | 4:15 PM ETSECN | Loss 41-34 | |
| Saturday | at Alabama Crimson TideBryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL | 7:00 PM ETESPN | Loss 49-18 | |
| Saturday | vs Kentucky WildcatsWilliams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC | 4:15 PM ETSECN | Loss 35-34 (OT) | |
| Saturday | at Florida GatorsBen Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, FL | 12:45 PM ETSECN | Win 38-19 | |
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | vs Tennessee VolunteersWilliams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC | 3:30–4:30 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Oklahoma SoonersGaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman, OK | 3:30–8:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Texas A&M AggiesWilliams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC | 3:30–4:30 PM ETTV TBA | Homecoming | |
| Saturday | at Arkansas RazorbacksD.W.R. Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, AR | 3:30–8:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Georgia BulldogsWilliams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC | 3:30–8:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Clemson TigersMemorial Stadium, Clemson, SC | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs SEC ChampionshipMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA | 4:00 PM ETABC |
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Early Games Buy Some Time
South Carolina starts with:
- Kent State at home
- Towson at home
- Mississippi State at home
- Alabama on the road
The first three weeks give the staff room to evaluate. The fourth week in Tuscaloosa does not. That Alabama trip is the first real measuring stick on the South Carolina SEC schedule.
The Only Quiet Window
October offers a short break in the action:
- Kentucky at home
- Florida on the road
- Bye week
Those three weeks are the calmest stretch of the year. After that, the schedule stops offering many soft landings.
The Back Half Gets Heavy
From late October on, the slate includes:
- Tennessee at home
- Oklahoma on the road
- Texas A&M for Homecoming
- Arkansas on the road
- Georgia at home
- Clemson on the road to close
Georgia in Columbia is the highest-profile home date left. The Clemson game still decides how the entire year feels when it’s over, rankings or not.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does South Carolina play its first game in 2026?
Saturday, September 5, at home against Kent State.
When is South Carolina vs Clemson?
November 28 on the road at Memorial Stadium.
How many home games does South Carolina have?
Seven at Williams-Brice Stadium.
What is the toughest stretch on the schedule?
October 24 through November 21 — Tennessee, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Arkansas and Georgia.
Where can I see the full South Carolina Football Schedule?
The complete 2026 South Carolina Football Schedule is listed above.
