The 2026 Texas A&M football schedule front-loads danger early and saves the biggest rivalry for last.
A road trip to Baton Rouge before October arrives. A rematch with Alabama in Tuscaloosa. And the Lone Star Showdown closing out the regular season on a Friday night. For Texas A&M Aggies football, the early LSU test and the late stretch against ranked SEC teams will define the year.
Here is the complete 2026 Texas A&M football schedule with dates, locations, times and television information.
2026 Texas A&M Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Missouri State BearsKyle Field, College Station, TX | 7:00 PM ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | Arizona State Sun DevilsKyle Field, College Station, TX | 12:00 PM ETABC | ||
| Saturday | Kentucky WildcatsKyle Field, College Station, TX | 3:30 PM ETESPN or ESPN2 | ||
| Saturday | at LSU TigersTiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA | 3:30–8:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Arkansas RazorbacksKyle Field, College Station, TX | 3:30–8:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Missouri TigersFaurot Field, Columbia, MO | 12:00–1:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | The Citadel BulldogsKyle Field, College Station, TX | 1:00 PM ETSECN+ | ||
| Saturday | at Alabama Crimson TideBryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL | 3:30–8:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | at South Carolina GamecocksWilliams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC | 3:30–4:30 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Tennessee VolunteersKyle Field, College Station, TX | 3:30–8:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Oklahoma SoonersGaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman, OK | 12:00–1:00 PM ETTV TBA | ||
| Lone Star Showdown | ||||
| Friday | Texas LonghornsKyle Field, College Station, TX | 7:30 PM ETABC | ||
| Saturday | vs SEC ChampionshipMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA | 4:00 PM ETABC | ||
A Fast Start, Then LSU Arrives Early
Texas A&M opens the 2026 Texas A&M Aggies football schedule with three straight home games — Missouri State, Arizona State, and Kentucky — before the first real test lands on September 26 at LSU. Tiger Stadium under the lights is never a gentle introduction to conference play, and it comes just four weeks into the season. For Texas A&M Aggies football, surviving that early road environment with momentum would set a strong foundation.
A Middle Stretch That Never Settles
Arkansas visits Kyle Field on October 3, followed by a road trip to Missouri and a home date with The Citadel. Then comes the toughest single test on the entire Texas A&M SEC schedule 2026 — a trip to Alabama on October 24, with a bye week arriving just in time to help the Aggies recover. This stretch tests depth and consistency across multiple weeks.
A Loaded November
South Carolina on the road opens November, followed by Tennessee at home and a trip to Oklahoma — three quality opponents inside a three-week window. Then Texas A&M vs Texas 2026 closes the regular season on a Friday night, November 27, with Texas visiting Kyle Field for the renewed Lone Star Showdown. That final rivalry game often carries weight beyond the standings for Texas A&M Aggies football.
The 2026 Texas A&M football schedule challenges Texas A&M Aggies football from the opening weeks through the Lone Star Showdown. Seven home games at Kyle Field provide a solid base, while the early trip to LSU, the Alabama road test, and the late stretch against South Carolina, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Texas will determine the ceiling. How the Aggies respond to those high-stakes windows will shape the entire season narrative.
FAQ
When does Texas A&M football play its first game in 2026?
Texas A&M opens the 2026 Texas A&M football schedule at home against Missouri State on Saturday, September 5, at Kyle Field.
When is Texas A&M vs Texas 2026?
Texas A&M vs Texas 2026, the Lone Star Showdown, is set for Friday, November 27, at home at Kyle Field.
How many home games does Texas A&M play in 2026?
Texas A&M has seven Texas A&M football home games in 2026 at Kyle Field: Missouri State, Arizona State, Kentucky, Arkansas, The Citadel, Tennessee, and Texas.
What is Texas A&M’s toughest stretch on the 2026 schedule?
The run from LSU (road) through Alabama (road), then South Carolina (road), Tennessee (home), and Oklahoma (road) — September 26 through November 21 — is the toughest part of the Texas A&M SEC schedule 2026, ahead of the Texas finale.
