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Florida's 2026 Schedule: Key Matchups & Times
11 Jun
Summary
- Florida's 2026 schedule has been partially revealed.
- Key matchups include South Carolina, Texas, and Vanderbilt.
- The Georgia game will be played in Atlanta due to stadium renovations.
The Florida Gators' 2026 football schedule is becoming clearer, with several conference game windows announced by the SEC Network. First-year coach Jon Sumrall's team will host South Carolina on October 10th for homecoming, with kickoff set for either noon or 1 p.m. in The Swamp. This early window also applies to their road game at Texas on October 17th and a home matchup against Vanderbilt on November 21st.
The Gators' familiar October 31st rivalry game against Georgia is scheduled for its traditional 3:30 p.m. slot. However, this significant matchup will take place in Atlanta, as the Jacksonville Jaguars' stadium undergoes renovations. Florida's November 14th trip to Kentucky will be played between 6 and 8 p.m., offering a prime-time viewing window.
Other SEC games, including matchups against Ole Miss, Missouri, and Oklahoma, will be flexed between 3:30-4:30 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. slots. The season kicks off on September 5th against FAU at 7:45 p.m. on SEC Network, followed by Campbell on September 12th at 5:30 p.m. SEC play begins on the road against Auburn at 7 p.m. on September 10th. The regular season concludes with a Friday game against Florida State on November 27th at 3:30 p.m. on ABC.
