The Auburn football schedule for 2026 features 12 regular-season games, including a neutral-site opener against Baylor in Atlanta on Saturday, September 5, 2026, four home SEC contests at Jordan-Hare Stadium, and five conference road games culminating in the Iron Bowl at Alabama on Saturday, November 28, 2026.
Auburn enters the 2026 season under first-year head coach Alex Golesh, who replaced Hugh Freeze in December 2025 after Freeze’s dismissal following 2+ seasons with the program. The Tigers will compete in the Southeastern Conference’s expanded 9-game conference schedule format for the first time, which includes mandatory conference matchups across both traditional SEC divisions.
Jordan-Hare Stadium, located in Auburn, Alabama, serves as the home venue for Auburn’s football program and holds a capacity of 88,043 spectators, making it the 12th-largest NCAA football stadium in the United States. The venue will host six games during the 2026 regular season, including high-profile SEC opponents LSU, Florida, Arkansas, and Vanderbilt.
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2026 Auburn Football Schedule: Official Game Dates & Opponents
Auburn officially released its 2026 football schedule on Wednesday, December 11, 2025, through Auburn Athletics. The schedule includes three non-conference opponents—Baylor (neutral site), Southern Miss (home), and Samford (home)—alongside nine SEC conference games.
| Date | Opponent | Location | Venue | Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, September 5, 2026 | Baylor | Atlanta, Georgia | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Non-conference |
| Saturday, September 12, 2026 | Southern Miss | Auburn, Alabama | Jordan-Hare Stadium | Non-conference |
| Saturday, September 19, 2026 | Florida | Auburn, Alabama | Jordan-Hare Stadium | SEC |
| Saturday, September 26, 2026 | Vanderbilt | Auburn, Alabama | Jordan-Hare Stadium | SEC (Homecoming) |
| Saturday, October 3, 2026 | at Tennessee | Knoxville, Tennessee | Neyland Stadium | SEC |
| Saturday, October 10, 2026 | BYE WEEK | — | — | — |
| Saturday, October 17, 2026 | at Georgia | Athens, Georgia | Sanford Stadium | SEC |
| Saturday, October 24, 2026 | LSU | Auburn, Alabama | Jordan-Hare Stadium | SEC |
| Saturday, October 31, 2026 | at Ole Miss | Oxford, Mississippi | Vaught-Hemingway Stadium | SEC |
| Saturday, November 7, 2026 | Arkansas | Auburn, Alabama | Jordan-Hare Stadium | SEC (Military Appreciation) |
| Saturday, November 14, 2026 | at Mississippi State | Starkville, Mississippi | Davis Wade Stadium | SEC |
| Saturday, November 21, 2026 | Samford | Auburn, Alabama | Jordan-Hare Stadium | Non-conference |
| Saturday, November 28, 2026 | at Alabama | Tuscaloosa, Alabama | Bryant-Denny Stadium | SEC (Iron Bowl) |
The schedule features six home games and six road games (including the neutral-site opener in Atlanta). Auburn’s bye week falls on Saturday, October 10, 2026, positioned between road contests at Tennessee and Georgia.
Auburn Home Games 2026: Jordan-Hare Stadium Schedule
Auburn will play six games at Jordan-Hare Stadium during the 2026 regular season. The home schedule includes four SEC opponents and two non-conference matchups.
SEC Home Games at Jordan-Hare Stadium
Florida (Saturday, September 19, 2026): Auburn hosts the Gators for the first time since 2011, marking a 15-year gap between Florida visits to Auburn. The matchup represents the first meeting between the programs in Jordan-Hare Stadium since Florida defeated Auburn 38-14 on October 15, 2011.
Vanderbilt (Saturday, September 26, 2026): Auburn’s 2026 Homecoming game features Vanderbilt, marking the first time the Commodores have been Auburn’s designated Homecoming opponent since 2019.
LSU (Saturday, October 24, 2026): The Tigers host LSU in a battle of programs sharing the same nickname. Auburn leads the all-time series against Louisiana State 23-21-5 through the 2024 season.
Arkansas (Saturday, November 7, 2026): Auburn’s Military Appreciation game features Arkansas. This matchup occurs during the first full week of November, positioning it as a potential positioning game for SEC standings.
Non-Conference Home Games
Southern Miss (Saturday, September 12, 2026): Auburn hosts Southern Miss in the first home game of the 2026 season, marking the program’s “Kickoff on The Plains” following the neutral-site opener against Baylor.
Samford (Saturday, November 21, 2026): Auburn closes its home schedule against in-state FCS opponent Samford. This game traditionally serves as Auburn’s Senior Day celebration for graduating players.
Auburn Road Games 2026: Conference & Neutral-Site Matchups
Auburn faces six games away from Jordan-Hare Stadium in 2026, including five SEC road contests and the neutral-site season opener in Atlanta.
Neutral-Site Opener: Baylor in Atlanta
Baylor (Saturday, September 5, 2026) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, serves as Auburn’s 2026 season opener. The game is designated as the “Aflac Kickoff” showcase event, representing Alex Golesh’s debut as Auburn’s head coach.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home to the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and MLS’s Atlanta United, holds a capacity of 71,000 for college football configurations. The venue is located at 1 AMB Drive NW, Atlanta, Georgia, approximately 115 miles from Auburn’s campus.
The neutral-site format eliminates traditional home-field advantage while providing Auburn access to Atlanta’s recruiting territory. Golesh previously coordinated Tennessee’s offense during the Volunteers’ appearances in Atlanta bowl games.
SEC Road Schedule: October Concentration
Auburn plays five conference road games in 2026, with four occurring between Saturday, October 3, 2026, and Saturday, November 28, 2026.
- at Tennessee (Saturday, October 3, 2026): Auburn travels to Knoxville for the first game following its bye week. Alex Golesh served as Tennessee’s offensive coordinator in 2022 when the Volunteers ranked first nationally in total offense (6,809 yards), creating a “former coordinator returns” narrative for this matchup.
- at Georgia (Saturday, October 17, 2026): Auburn faces Georgia in Athens on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in the “Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry.” Georgia enters as the defending SEC champion from the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
- at Ole Miss (Saturday, October 31, 2026): Auburn plays Ole Miss on Halloween 2026 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. The game falls on October 31, creating the traditional “Halloween in the Grove” atmosphere for which Ole Miss home games are recognized.
- at Mississippi State (Saturday, November 14, 2026): Auburn travels to Starkville for the penultimate road game of the regular season. Davis Wade Stadium, known for its cowbell tradition, holds a capacity of 61,337.
- at Alabama (Saturday, November 28, 2026): The 89th Iron Bowl occurs at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, November 28, 2026. Auburn leads the all-time series 46-40-1 through the 2024 season, with the rivalry dating to 1893 and featuring annual renewals since 1948.
Auburn Football Schedule 2026: Strength of Schedule Analysis
Auburn’s 2026 schedule features three consecutive SEC road games between Saturday, October 3, 2026, and Saturday, October 31, 2026—at Tennessee, at Georgia, and at Ole Miss—representing a 4-week stretch with three road contests separated only by the October 10 bye week.
October Road Gauntlet: Three SEC Road Games in Four Weeks
The October 3-31 stretch presents Auburn with:
- Tennessee (October 3): Road game against a program that ranked first in SEC total offense during Alex Golesh’s 2022 offensive coordinator tenure
- Georgia (October 17): Road game against the two-time defending SEC champion
- Ole Miss (October 31): Road game on Halloween at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
This concentration of conference road games under a first-year head coach represents Auburn’s most challenging scheduling segment in 2026.
Late-Season Road Tests
Auburn closes the regular season with two of its final three games on the road:
- at Mississippi State (November 14)
- at Alabama (November 28, Iron Bowl)
The Tigers host Samford (November 21) between these road contests, providing a home game buffer before the season-ending Iron Bowl.
Non-Conference Opponent Analysis
Auburn’s three non-conference opponents—Baylor, Southern Miss, and Samford—include one Power Four program (Baylor, Big 12), one FBS Group of Five program (Southern Miss, Sun Belt), and one FCS program (Samford, Southern Conference).
Baylor finished the 2024 season with a 7-6 record under head coach Dave Aranda. Southern Miss competed in the Sun Belt Conference’s West Division in 2024. Samford won the Southern Conference championship in 2024 with an 11-2 record.
How to Watch Auburn Football in 2026: TV Networks & Streaming
Auburn’s 2026 football schedule will be broadcast across multiple television networks, including ESPN, SEC Network, ABC, and FOX. Specific kickoff times and television assignments for individual games will be announced approximately 12-14 days before each contest, following SEC and network scheduling protocols.
SEC Television Rights: 2024-2034 Agreement
The Southeastern Conference operates under television rights agreements with ESPN (through 2034) and CBS/FOX (through 2033). These agreements govern broadcast assignments for Auburn’s nine SEC games in 2026.
- ESPN Networks: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and SEC Network hold primary SEC broadcasting rights through the 2024-2034 contract period. Auburn home games at Jordan-Hare Stadium frequently appear on SEC Network for afternoon kickoffs.
- ABC: ABC (owned by ESPN parent company Disney) broadcasts SEC games in premium time slots, typically 3:30 PM ET or 8:00 PM ET windows on Saturdays. Auburn’s rivalry games against LSU, Georgia, and Alabama are candidates for ABC assignment.
- FOX: FOX acquired partial SEC rights beginning in the 2024 season, allowing the network to select high-profile conference matchups. The Iron Bowl at Alabama on November 28 represents a prime FOX scheduling target.
Streaming Options for Auburn Football
Auburn games broadcast on ESPN networks are available via the ESPN+ streaming subscription service for viewers without cable access. SEC Network games stream through the ESPN app with cable authentication.
Paramount+ provides streaming access to games broadcast on CBS. Peacock streams NBC-assigned games. FOX games stream through the FOX Sports app with cable authentication.
Expected Broadcast Windows
Auburn’s typical kickoff times in 2026 will follow SEC scheduling patterns:
- 12:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM CT: SEC Network weekday-feel games
- 3:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM CT: CBS/ABC premium window
- 7:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CT: ESPN/SEC Network prime-time window
- 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT: ABC national broadcast window
The SEC prohibits kickoff time announcements more than six days before games to preserve scheduling flexibility, meaning Auburn’s 2026 kickoff times will be revealed progressively throughout the season.
Auburn Football Tickets 2026: Purchasing Guide & Pricing
Auburn football tickets for the 2026 season are distributed through the Auburn Athletics Ticket Office, with priority access granted to season ticket holders, Auburn alumni association members, and donors to the Auburn Tigers Unlimited program.
Season Ticket Information
Auburn football season tickets for 2026 include all six home games at Jordan-Hare Stadium: Southern Miss, Florida, Vanderbilt, LSU, Arkansas, and Samford. Season ticket pricing varies by seating location within the stadium’s multiple zones.
Priority Point Requirements: Auburn Tigers Unlimited donors receive priority access to season ticket renewals and new purchases based on cumulative giving history. Higher-demand games, such as LSU (October 24) and Florida (September 19), require elevated priority point thresholds for optimal seating locations.
Single-Game Ticket Availability
Single-game tickets for Auburn’s 2026 home schedule typically become available through the Auburn Athletics Ticket Office in July 2026, following season ticket holder renewal deadlines. High-demand games may sell out during season ticket holder purchasing windows before public sale dates.
Student Tickets: Auburn University students access football tickets through a lottery system administered by the Student Government Association. Student ticket pricing for 2026 home games remains separate from general public pricing structures.
Neutral-Site Tickets: Baylor in Atlanta
Tickets for Auburn vs. Baylor on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta are distributed through the Aflac Kickoff game organizers, not Auburn Athletics. Both Auburn and Baylor receive ticket allotments for their respective fan bases, with neutral-section seating available through the event’s primary ticketing partner.
Secondary Market & Resale Options
Auburn football tickets are transferable through NCAA-compliant secondary markets. StubHub, Vivid Seats, and SeatGeek serve as popular resale platforms for Auburn home games. Ticket prices on secondary markets fluctuate based on opponent quality, weather conditions, and Auburn’s season performance.
The Iron Bowl at Alabama (November 28) traditionally commands the highest secondary market prices for Auburn road games, with resale values frequently exceeding face value by 200-400% based on historical patterns.
Alex Golesh Era Begins: Auburn’s Coaching Transition for 2026
Auburn enters the 2026 season under Alex Golesh, hired as the program’s 23rd head coach in December 2025 following Hugh Freeze’s dismissal. Golesh becomes Auburn’s first head coach since 1948 to inherit a program in mid-cycle after a predecessor’s termination rather than retirement or departure to another position.
Golesh’s Offensive Philosophy
Alex Golesh built his offensive coordinator reputation at Tennessee in 2022, where the Volunteers ranked first nationally in total offense with 6,809 yards (531.5 yards per game) and first in scoring offense with 497 points (38.2 points per game). Golesh’s system emphasizes tempo-based spread concepts with integrated run-pass options (RPOs) and vertical passing routes.
Golesh’s previous head coaching experience at South Florida (2023-2025) produced mixed results, with USF finishing 4-8 in 2023, 7-6 in 2024, and 6-7 in 2025. However, his offensive system at USF generated 419.3 yards per game in 2024, ranking 39th nationally among FBS programs.
Transfer Portal Roster Construction
Auburn addressed roster turnover under Golesh through the NCAA transfer portal, adding 39 incoming transfers during the December 2025-January 2026 transfer window—one of the largest single-season transfer classes in college football history. The transfer influx targeted offensive line depth, quarterback competition, and defensive secondary positions.
Notable transfers include quarterback Byrum Brown from South Florida (3,089 passing yards, 1,012 rushing yards in 2024) and offensive guard Jeremiah Wright, creating immediate competition at critical positions.
2026 Recruiting Class
Auburn’s 2026 recruiting class ranks between #22 and #40 nationally, depending on the recruiting service (247Sports, Rivals, On3). The class features 16+ early enrollees who joined the program in January 2026, including linebacker Jaquez Wilkes, Auburn’s highest-rated 2026 commit.
The modest recruiting class ranking reflects Auburn’s mid-cycle coaching transition, with Golesh inheriting commitments from the Freeze era while simultaneously pursuing transfer portal additions to address immediate depth needs.
Printable Auburn Football Schedule 2026: Download & Calendar Options
Auburn fans can access downloadable schedule formats through multiple sources for printing and digital calendar integration.
Official Auburn Athletics Schedule Page
Auburn Athletics maintains the official 2026 football schedule at auburntigers.com/sports/football/schedule, providing the canonical source for game dates, opponents, and locations. The official schedule page updates automatically when kickoff times and television assignments are announced by the SEC and broadcast partners.
Printable PDF Schedule
Third-party sites, including FBSchedules.com and ESPN, publish printable PDF versions of Auburn’s 2026 schedule formatted for standard 8.5″ x 11″ paper. These PDFs typically include opponent logos, game dates, locations, and placeholder fields for kickoff times once announced.
Add to Digital Calendar
Auburn’s official schedule page offers “Add to Calendar” functionality for Google Calendar, Apple Calendar (iCal), and Outlook. This feature automatically populates Auburn’s 12 regular-season games into digital calendars with updates pushed when kickoff times are finalized.
Google Calendar Integration: Users can subscribe to Auburn’s public calendar feed, which updates automatically when the SEC announces kickoff times and television assignments throughout the 2026 season.
iCal/Outlook Integration: Auburn provides downloadable .ics files compatible with Apple Calendar and Microsoft Outlook, allowing manual import of the full 2026 schedule.
Auburn vs. Alabama 2026: Iron Bowl Returns to Tuscaloosa
The 89th Iron Bowl occurs at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Saturday, November 28, 2026, marking Auburn’s first trip to Alabama’s home venue since the 2024 season. The rivalry alternates between Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium and Alabama’s Bryant-Denny Stadium annually, with the 2026 edition falling in Alabama’s rotation.
Iron Bowl Series History
Auburn leads the all-time Iron Bowl series 46-40-1 through the 2024 season. The rivalry began in 1893 and features 88 games played through 2025, with annual renewals occurring continuously since 1948, following a 41-year hiatus from 1907-1948.
Alabama currently holds a 5-game winning streak in the series through the 2024 season, representing the Crimson Tide’s longest active winning streak in the rivalry since a 9-game streak from 2008-2016.
Bryant-Denny Stadium Venue Information
Bryant-Denny Stadium, located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, holds a capacity of 100,077 following its 2020 expansion, making it the fifth-largest stadium in the United States. Auburn’s visiting ticket allotment typically ranges from 3,000 to 5,000 seats located in the upper deck southeast corner section.
Iron Bowl Ticket Access for Auburn Fans
Auburn Tigers Unlimited donors receive priority access to Iron Bowl road game tickets based on cumulative giving levels. The highest donor tiers (minimum $10,000+ annual contribution) access prime seating locations, while lower tiers receive upper deck assignments or miss allocations entirely due to limited Auburn ticket availability.
Secondary market ticket prices for the 2026 Iron Bowl will reflect Auburn’s season performance through November 21 and Alabama’s College Football Playoff positioning. Historical Iron Bowl secondary market prices range from $200-$2,000+ per ticket depending on section location and series implications.
Jordan-Hare Stadium: Auburn’s Home Venue Details
Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, serves as the home venue for Auburn football and ranks as the 12th-largest NCAA stadium with a capacity of 88,043 spectators. The facility opened in 1939 as Auburn Stadium, with multiple expansions occurring in 1949, 1970, 1980, 1987, and 2004.
Stadium Features & Amenities
Jordan-Hare Stadium includes:
- 72 luxury suites are located on the east and west sides between the upper and lower decks
- Premium club seating with climate-controlled lounges and upscale concessions
- The Nest student section occupies the north end zone lower bowl
- Tiger Walk tradition occurring 2 hours before kickoff, with the team entering through fans lining Donahue Drive
The playing surface consists of natural Bermuda grass maintained by Auburn’s athletics grounds crew. Field dimensions measure 120 yards (including end zones) by 53.3 yards, conforming to NCAA regulation standards.
Stadium Construction & 2026 Season
Auburn’s Board of Trustees approved construction of a north end zone multi-use facility in February 2025, with the project designed to enhance football operations and recruiting spaces. Construction timelines and potential gameday disruptions for the 2026 season remain unannounced as of December 2025.
Auburn Athletics has not confirmed whether the north end zone construction will impact seating capacity or fan access during 2026 home games. Season ticket holders should monitor Auburn Athletics communications for construction-related updates through summer 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions: Auburn Football Schedule 2026
What is the Auburn football schedule for 2026?
Auburn’s 2026 football schedule includes 12 regular-season games: Baylor (September 5, Atlanta), Southern Miss (September 12, home), Florida (September 19, home), Vanderbilt (September 26, home), at Tennessee (October 3), bye week (October 10), at Georgia (October 17), LSU (October 24, home), at Ole Miss (October 31), Arkansas (November 7, home), at Mississippi State (November 14), Samford (November 21, home), and at Alabama (November 28, Iron Bowl).
When is Auburn vs. Baylor 2026, and where is it played?
Auburn plays Baylor on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, as part of the Aflac Kickoff neutral-site game series. The game serves as Alex Golesh’s debut as Auburn’s head coach.
What time is Auburn vs. LSU 2026?
Auburn hosts LSU on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The kickoff time will be announced approximately 12-14 days before the game, following SEC and broadcast partner scheduling decisions.
What channel is the Auburn game on this week?
Auburn’s 2026 games will air on ESPN, SEC Network, ABC, or FOX, depending on weekly SEC scheduling assignments. Specific television networks and kickoff times are announced 6-14 days before each game throughout the season.
How do I watch Auburn games in 2026?
Auburn football games in 2026 are available through cable/satellite subscriptions to ESPN, SEC Network, ABC, and FOX. Streaming options include ESPN+ (for ESPN network games), the ESPN app (with cable authentication), FOX Sports app, and Paramount+ (for CBS games).
Where can I download a printable Auburn 2026 schedule?
Auburn’s official 2026 schedule is available at auburntigers.com/sports/football/schedule. Printable PDF versions are published by FBSchedules.com and ESPN. Auburn’s official page also offers “Add to Calendar” functionality for Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Outlook.
How many home games does Auburn have in 2026?
Auburn plays six home games at Jordan-Hare Stadium in 2026: Southern Miss (September 12), Florida (September 19), Vanderbilt (September 26), LSU (October 24), Arkansas (November 7), and Samford (November 21).
When does Auburn have its bye week in 2026?
Auburn’s bye week occurs on Saturday, October 10, 2026, positioned between road games at Tennessee (October 3) and at Georgia (October 17).
Is Auburn’s 2026 schedule hard?
Auburn’s 2026 schedule includes three consecutive SEC road games between October 3-31 (at Tennessee, at Georgia, at Ole Miss) under first-year head coach Alex Golesh, concluding with the Iron Bowl at Alabama on November 28. This concentration of conference road games represents Auburn’s most challenging scheduling segment.
How do I add Auburn’s 2026 schedule to my Google Calendar?
Visit auburntigers.com/sports/football/schedule and select the “Add to Calendar” option, which provides Google Calendar integration. Auburn’s calendar feed updates automatically when kickoff times and television assignments are announced throughout the 2026 season.
Sources: Auburn Athletics (official schedule release, December 11, 2025), FBSchedules.com (2026 Auburn schedule mirror), SEC Communications (conference scheduling format), ESPN (broadcast rights information).
