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Bulldogs Football: 2026 Kickoff Times Revealed!
11 Jun
Summary
- Four kickoff windows include early, afternoon, night, and flex.
- Missouri game on Sept. 26 is the only guaranteed night home game.
- Season opener against ULM is set for a 6:30 p.m. kickoff.
Mississippi State football fans can now plan for the 2026 season with the announcement of kickoff windows for all SEC games. Four distinct start times are designated: early (11 a.m.-noon CT), afternoon (2:30-3:30 p.m.), night (5-7 p.m.), and a flexible option combining afternoon or night slots. Exact kickoff times will be confirmed closer to game days.
The Bulldogs' first SEC home game, against Missouri on September 26, is slated for a night kickoff, marking their only guaranteed night game at Davis Wade Stadium. Other home matchups include Alabama on October 3 in the early window, Oklahoma and Vanderbilt in flex windows on October 24 and November 7 respectively, and Auburn on November 14 in an early slot.
Road game kickoff times vary, with a 3:15 p.m. start at South Carolina on September 19 and a night game at Texas on October 31. LSU and Ole Miss games are set for early and morning kickoffs, respectively. The season opener against Louisiana-Monroe on September 5 is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., with the game at Minnesota on September 12 at 2:30 p.m. The final home game against Tennessee Tech is set for noon on November 21. This season marks the third for coach Jeff Lebby, following a 5-8 record in 2025.
