LSU Football 2026 Kickoff Times and TV Windows Released

Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Excitement for the upcoming football season in Baton Rouge couldn't be higher with year one of the Lane Kiffin era getting ready to get underway. On Wednesday, the Southeastern Conference released the kickoff windows for the 2026 season. It's time to start planning for the fall!

SEC Releases LSU Kickoff Windows For 2026 Season

The Southeastern Conference released kickoff times and game windows for the rest of the 2026 football season on Wednesday. Some game times have been locked in, while others have been given kickoff windows that will be announced later.

The Tigers will start the season with three straight games, kicking off at 6:30 p.m. The Tigers open the year on September 5 at home against Clemson on ABC. LSU will then host Louisiana Tech on September 12 before traveling to Ole Miss on September 19. That game is sure to cause a ruckus.

One game that SWLA fans will be watching closely is LSU's matchup with McNeese. The Cowboys will travel to Baton Rouge on October 3, and the kickoff is set for 6:45 p.m. The game will be televised on the SEC Network.

Another game with a confirmed kickoff time is LSU's October 24 trip to Auburn. That game will start at 11:00 a.m. and will air on either ABC or ESPN.

On Tuesday, the SEC released "kickoff windows" for the 2026 season. The Kickoff Windows are Early, Afternoon, Night, or Flex. A Flex designation means the game could kick off either in the afternoon or during the evening window. Below is the complete list of kickoff times and kickoff windows for LSU football games during the 2026 season.

LSU Football 2026 Schedule - Kickoff Time Windows

Sept. 5 vs. Clemson – 6:30 p.m. (ABC)
Sept. 12 vs. Louisiana Tech – 6:30 p.m. (SEC Network+)
Sept. 19 at Ole Miss – 6:30 p.m. (ABC)
Sept. 26 vs. Texas A&M – Flex Time
Oct. 3 vs. McNeese State – 6:45 p.m. (SEC Network)
Oct. 10 at Kentucky – Night Window
Oct. 17 vs. Mississippi State – Early Window
Oct. 24 at Auburn – 11:00 a.m. (ABC or ESPN)
Nov. 7 vs. Alabama – Flex Time
Nov. 14 vs. Texas – Flex Time
Nov. 21 at Tennessee – Flex Time
Nov. 28 at Arkansas – Early Window

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