Texas A&M at Alabama Preview: Homecoming Kickoff Time, TV and Series History (2026)
Alabama (5-2, 3-2 SEC) hosts Texas A&M (4-3, 0-3 SEC) for homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Crimson Tide is trying to snap a two-game skid after losses to Georgia and Tennessee. The Aggies beat The Citadel 41-0 last week but are still looking for their first SEC win.
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How did both teams get here?
Alabama lost 20-17 to Georgia on Oct. 10 and 26-10 at Tennessee on Oct. 17. Against Tennessee, the Tide turned the ball over four times, went 2 of 13 on third down and finished with 201 total yards. Read the full Tennessee 26, Alabama 10 recap.
Texas A&M was 3-3 and 0-3 in the SEC before shutting out The Citadel 41-0 at Kyle Field on Oct. 17. The Aggies have not won in Tuscaloosa since 2012.
Game info at a glance
| Date | Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 (Alabama homecoming) |
| Kickoff | 2:30 p.m. CT |
| TV | ABC |
| Stadium | Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa |
| Alabama record | 5-2, 3-2 SEC |
| Texas A&M record | 4-3, 0-3 SEC |
| Series | Alabama leads 13-3 (this is the 17th meeting) |
Last five meetings
| Date | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 7, 2023 | College Station | Alabama 26, Texas A&M 20 |
| Oct. 8, 2022 | Tuscaloosa | Alabama 24, Texas A&M 20 |
| Oct. 9, 2021 | College Station | Texas A&M 41, Alabama 38 |
| Oct. 3, 2020 | Tuscaloosa | Alabama 52, Texas A&M 24 |
| Oct. 12, 2019 | College Station | Alabama 47, Texas A&M 28 |
Who does Alabama play after Texas A&M?
Check the official 2026 Alabama football schedule for the rest of the season. Alabama volleyball also has a home weekend: Arkansas on Friday, Oct. 23, and Oklahoma on Sunday, Oct. 25. See the volleyball weekend recap.
Where should you watch Alabama vs. Texas A&M in Tuscaloosa?
Homecoming weekend brings big crowds, so get to a bar early if you don’t have a ticket. Our sports bars in Tuscaloosa guide lists spots with the most TVs, and the Tuscaloosa bars guide covers the Strip and downtown. For this week’s deals, start with Monday’s bar and food specials.
You must be 21 or older to drink. Plan your ride home: UA’s 348-RIDE is (205) 348-7433, or use a rideshare app.
FAQ
What time is the Alabama vs. Texas A&M game in 2026?
Kickoff is 2:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The game is on ABC.
Is the Texas A&M game Alabama’s homecoming?
Yes. Alabama picked the Texas A&M game as its 2026 homecoming matchup.
Who won the last Alabama vs. Texas A&M game?
Alabama won 26-20 at Kyle Field in College Station on Oct. 7, 2023. Alabama leads the series 13-3.
Series results are from Alabama’s official opponent history. Own a bar or restaurant near campus? Sponsor our game recaps.
Clay.
As founder of TuscaloosaStudentHousing.com, he combines that local knowledge with hands-on research of the Tuscaloosa rental market to publish practical, honest guides for University of Alabama students living off campus.
