BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southeastern Conference announced national television designations for the 2026 soccer season on Thursday, with No. 5 Vanderbilt slated to play three matches on SEC Network.
The 2025 SEC Tournament champions will play the joint-most televised games of any team in the conference, beginning on Friday, Aug. 21, at 6 p.m. against Memphis. Their Sept. 10 bout at Georgia will also air on SEC Network at 6 p.m. CT, as will the in-state matchup at Tennessee on Sept. 27 at 11 a.m.
All three matchups are currently projected to be top-25 bouts, with Memphis, Georgia and Tennessee ranked No. 21, No. 19 and No. 24, respectively, in the United Soccer Coaches preseason poll. Season tickets are still on sale HERE ahead of the Dores’ season opener at home against SMU this coming Wednesday at 7 p.m.