Tennessee Announces Game Time for Alabama Football Matchup
Tennessee has announced the game time for its football matchup against Alabama, scheduled for October 17th at 3:30 p.m. ET at Neyland Stadium.
Knoxville, TN, October 5, 2026 —
The University of Tennessee has officially set the kickoff time for its highly anticipated football game against the University of Alabama. The matchup is scheduled to take place on October 17th, with a 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time start. The game will be held at Neyland Stadium, the home stadium for the Volunteers.
This announcement provides clarity for fans, players, and coaching staff regarding the exact timing of the conference game. Both Tennessee and Alabama are prominent programs in college football, and their meetings often draw significant attention from across the sport. The specific television network for the broadcast was not detailed in the announcement.
Neyland Stadium, located in Knoxville, Tennessee, is known for its large capacity and passionate fanbase. The stadium is a key venue for college football games played by the Volunteers. The date of October 17th places the contest in the mid-season point for both teams, a period where conference standings and bowl game aspirations often begin to take clearer shape. The precise details regarding pre-game festivities or broadcast partners are typically released closer to the game date.
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