The 2026 Tennessee Football Schedule mixes a manageable start with a middle and late stretch that will decide the year. High-profile home dates and difficult road environments sit side by side.
2026 Tennessee Volunteers Football Schedule
2026 Tennessee Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | vs FurmanNeyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN | 3:30pm ETSEC Network+/ESPN+ | Win 56-9 | |
| Saturday | at Georgia TechBobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, GA | 7:00pm ETESPN | Win 45-24 | |
| Saturday | vs Kennesaw StateNeyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN | 7:45pm ETSEC Network | Win 42-9 | |
| Saturday | vs TexasNeyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN | 12:00pm ETABC | Loss 20-17 | |
| Saturday | vs AuburnNeyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN | 3:30pm ETESPN | Win 24-14 | |
| Saturday | at ArkansasDonald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, AR | 4:15pm ETSECN | Win 24-17 | |
| Saturday | vs AlabamaNeyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at South CarolinaWilliams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | vs KentuckyNeyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN | Time TBA ETTV TBA | Homecoming | |
| Saturday | at Texas A&MKyle Field, College Station, TX | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs LSUNeyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at VanderbiltFirstBank Stadium, Nashville, TN | Time TBA ETTV TBA |
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September Sets the Stage
The opening month includes:
- Furman at home
- Georgia Tech on the road
- Kennesaw State at home (Salute to Service)
- Texas at home (Checker Neyland)
The first regular-season meeting with Texas is the early highlight. Everything before it is setup.
October Raises the Bar
The middle of the Tennessee SEC schedule features:
- Auburn at home (Champions Weekend)
- Arkansas on the road
- Alabama at home
- South Carolina on the road
- Bye week
Alabama in Knoxville is the biggest home date of the year. The following week in Columbia keeps the pressure on.
November Closes Hard
The final stretch includes:
- Kentucky for Homecoming
- Texas A&M on the road
- LSU at home
- Vanderbilt on the road to close the regular season
Kyle Field is never easy. LSU under the lights at Neyland gives Tennessee Volunteers Football one last high-stakes home opportunity before the in-state closer in Nashville.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Tennessee play its first game in 2026?
Saturday, September 5, at home against Furman.
When is Tennessee vs Texas?
September 26 at Neyland Stadium, 12:00 p.m. ET on ABC.
How many home games does Tennessee have?
Seven at Neyland Stadium.
What is the toughest stretch on the schedule?
October 17 through November 21 — Alabama, South Carolina, Texas A&M and LSU.
Where can I see the full Tennessee Football Schedule?
The complete 2026 Tennessee Football Schedule is listed above.
