NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt football kicks off the 2026 season under the lights at FirstBank Stadium as the Commodores will host their first three games, starting with Austin Peay on Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. on SEC Network+.
During Week 2, Delaware will travel to Nashville on Sept. 12 for a 3:15 p.m. contest that will air on SEC Network. The Dores finish a three-game homestand hosting NC State on Sept. 19 at 11:45 a.m. on SEC Network.
Similar to last season, the SEC and ESPN/ABC will announce kickoff windows for the remainder of the season in June.
2026 Vanderbilt Football Kickoff Times – Weeks 1-3 (all times Central)
Sept. 5 vs. Austin Peay – 6 p.m. (ESPN+/SECN+)
Sept. 12 vs. Delaware – 3:15 p.m. (SEC Network)
Sept. 19 vs. NC State – 11:45 a.m. (SEC Network)
Fans interested in becoming season ticket holders should call the Vanderbilt Ticket Office during business hours at 615-322-4653 for more information.
Group tickets and mini-plans will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 4. National Commodore Club members will have access to a 48-hour pre-sale starting on Tuesday at 10 a.m.
For those interested in bringing a group of 15 or more can submit their interest here.