SEC football schedule: 2026 early season kickoff times, TV set
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Key Points:
- The SEC announced the 2026 early season football schedule, featuring 39 games in the first three weeks, marking the third season as a 16-team conference with Oklahoma and Texas included.
- Missouri will open the season on September 3 against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, with the game airing on SEC Network at 8:00pm ET, while the first Saturday includes a tripleheader on ABC with matchups like East Carolina at Alabama and Clemson at LSU.
- The inaugural Liberty Mutual Music City Kickoff will take place on August 31, featuring Ole Miss vs. Louisville at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, broadcast on ABC at 7:30pm ET.
- Conference play starts in Week 2 on September 12 with Alabama visiting Kentucky, airing on ABC at 3:30pm ET, and the regular season will conclude with the SEC Championship Game on December 5 at 4:00pm ET on ABC.
- Additional kickoff times and TV details for remaining games will be released closer to game dates, with the current schedule covering early-season matchups across SEC Network, ABC, ESPN, and other networks.