The 2026 college football season brings a major shift to Baton Rouge as the LSU Tigers football program begins the Lane Kiffin era. Representing Louisiana State University in the SEC, the Tigers face high expectations.
The updated roster prepares to defend Tiger Stadium against multiple highly ranked opponents. This piece details the exact LSU Football schedule 2026, opponents, date, time, TV channel, and where to watch every matchup.
What channel is the LSU football game on?
Most LSU Football games air on the ABC and ESPN family of networks, which includes SEC Network. The SEC media rights deal places premium conference games squarely on ABC in late afternoon or primetime slots. Early non-conference matchups against smaller programs often stream on SECN+.
LSU Football Schedule 2026
Below is the confirmed 2026 schedule for the Tigers, detailing every upcoming matchup for the season. All listed kickoffs remain in Eastern Time, and exact broadcast channels will update as the fall progresses.
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time (ET) | TV |
| Sep. 5 | Clemson Tigers | Tiger Stadium | 7:30 pm | ABC |
| Sep. 12 | Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | Tiger Stadium | 7:30pm | SECN+ |
| Sep. 19 | at Ole Miss Rebels | Vaught-Hemingway Stadium | 7:30pm | ABC |
| Sep. 26 | Texas A&M Aggies | Tiger Stadium | 3:30-8:00pm | TV TBA |
| Oct. 3 | McNeese Cowboys | Tiger Stadium | 7:45pm | SECN |
| Oct. 10 | at Kentucky Wildcats | Kroger Field | 6:00-8:00pm | TV TBA |
| Oct. 17 | Mississippi State Bulldogs | Tiger Stadium | 12:00-1:00pm | TV TBA |
| Oct. 24 | at Auburn Tigers | Jordan-Hare Stadium | 12:00pm | ABC or ESPN |
| Oct. 31 | OFF | – | – | – |
| Nov. 7 | Alabama Crimson Tide | Tiger Stadium | 3:30-8:00pm | TV TBA |
| Nov. 14 | Texas Longhorns | Tiger Stadium | 3:30-8:00pm | TV TBA |
| Nov. 21 | at Tennessee Volunteers | Neyland Stadium | 3:30-8:00pm | TV TBA |
| Nov. 28 | at Arkansas Razorbacks | D.W.R. Razorback Stadium | 12:00-1:00pm | TV TBA |
| Dec. 5 | SEC Championship | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 4:00pm | ABC |
Where to watch LSU football?
Viewers tracking the LSU Tigers football season through traditional cable or satellite need a package featuring ABC, ESPN, and SEC Network. DirecTV, Dish, and major local cable companies carry these networks natively.
Cord-cutting fans have excellent streaming options to watch live sports. Services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and FuboTV provide live feeds of ABC and ESPN programming for national audiences.
Sling TV offers a budget-friendly route through its Orange package combined with the Sports Extra add-on. This combination grants access to the necessary ESPN and SEC Network feeds for college football.
Games exclusively slated for SECN+ demand a separate login. If you pay for SEC Network through a provider, you can stream these specific broadcasts via the ESPN app or website at no extra cost.
Editorial Disclaimer: All dates, times, and television networks are subject to review by the SEC and broadcast partners. Check local listings closer to game days for exact television assignments.
