The 2026 college football season brings renewed excitement to Knoxville, as the Tennessee Volunteers enter head coach Josh Heupel’s sixth year with the program. Known for turning out high-scoring offenses, Heupel and the Vols will look to conquer a loaded SEC slate, backed by a talented roster featuring rising stars at quarterback and a defense anchored by players like Arion Carter. The 2026 schedule includes high-profile matchups, non-conference tests, and historic SEC rivalries, all leading up to an exciting fall.
Whether you’re gearing up for a trip to Neyland Stadium or planning your game-day watch parties, knowing when and where to catch the action is key. This schedule breakdown covers every opponent, date, time, and TV network for the 2026 Tennessee football season.
What channel is the Tennessee football game on?
The Tennessee Volunteers will be broadcast across the ESPN family of networks for the 2026 season. Games will air on ABC, ESPN, the SEC Network, and SEC Network+, with specific channel assignments varying by week. Several matchups currently have a “To Be Announced” (TBA) status, meaning the exact network and time slot will be finalized closer to game day.
Tennessee Football Schedule 2026
The 2026 slate features five home SEC games and the much-anticipated regular-season meeting with the Texas Longhorns.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep. 5 | Furman Paladins | 3:30 PM | SECN+ |
| Sep. 12 | at Georgia Tech | 7:00 PM | ESPN |
| Sep. 19 | Kennesaw State Owls | 7:45 PM | SECN |
| Sep. 26 | Texas Longhorns | 12:00 PM | ABC or ESPN |
| Oct. 3 | Auburn Tigers | 3:30-8:00 PM | TV TBA |
| Oct. 10 | at Arkansas Razorbacks | 3:30-8:00 PM | TV TBA |
| Oct. 17 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 3:30-8:00 PM | TV TBA |
| Oct. 24 | at South Carolina Gamecocks | 3:30-4:30 PM | TV TBA |
| Oct. 31 | OFF | – | – |
| Nov. 7 | Kentucky Wildcats (HC) | 6:00-8:00 PM | TV TBA |
| Nov. 14 | at Texas A&M Aggies | 3:30-8:00 PM | TV TBA |
| Nov. 21 | LSU Tigers | 3:30-8:00 PM | TV TBA |
| Nov. 28 | at Vanderbilt Commodores | 6:00-8:00 PM | TV TBA |
Where to watch Tennessee football?
Fans looking to stream Tennessee football can tune in via the ESPN app or ESPN.com by logging in with a participating pay-TV provider. For cord-cutters, live TV streaming services such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV, and Sling TV (depending on the package) offer access to ABC, ESPN, and the SEC Network. Games broadcast on SEC Network+ will require a subscription to ESPN+.
Editorial Disclaimer: TV schedules, times, and network assignments are subject to change by the NCAA, SEC, and broadcast partners. Check local listings for the most current broadcast information.
