Alabama at LSU Preview: Kickoff Time, TV and Last Meeting (Nov. 7, 2026)

Alabama (6-2, 4-2 SEC) plays at LSU (6-2, 3-2 SEC) on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Central on ABC from Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. The SEC set the time and network on Monday, Oct. 26. Both teams are off this Saturday, Oct. 31.

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When and where is Alabama vs. LSU in 2026?

Date	Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
Kickoff	2:30 p.m. CT
TV	ABC
Stadium	Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, La.
Week before	Open date for both teams (Oct. 31)

LSU’s athletics site says this is the first daytime kickoff for the game in Tiger Stadium since 2010.

How do Alabama and LSU come into the game?

	Alabama	LSU
Overall record	6-2	6-2
SEC record	4-2	3-2
Last game	W 31-20 vs. Texas A&M (Oct. 24)	W 38-17 at Auburn (Oct. 24)
Oct. 31	Open date	Open date

Alabama beat Texas A&M on homecoming after losses to Georgia and Tennessee. Read the full Alabama 31, Texas A&M 20 recap for the scoring summary and team stats.

What happened the last time Alabama played LSU?

• 2025: Alabama 20, LSU 9. Alabama led 17-3 at halftime and forced two turnovers.
• 2024 (Baton Rouge): Alabama 42, LSU 13. That was Alabama’s only trip to Tiger Stadium so far under coach Kalen DeBoer.

Alabama has won the last three meetings and leads the all-time series 58-27-5, according to Sports Illustrated’s Alabama site. The same report says this is the last scheduled annual meeting, because LSU is not one of Alabama’s three permanent SEC opponents.

What else is Alabama playing this week?

Women’s basketball closed its preseason with an 88-40 exhibition win at Coleman Coliseum on Tuesday, Oct. 27, and outscored its opponent 40-10 in the paint. Rolltide.com lists the opponent as “Mississippi Christian,” but its logo and link point to Mississippi College (the Choctaws). The regular season opens Monday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m. CT against Queens in Tuscaloosa. For the rest of the week’s soccer, volleyball and cross country times, see Alabama sports this week.

Who does Alabama play after LSU?

Alabama goes to Vanderbilt on Saturday, Nov. 14, and finishes the regular season against Auburn on Nov. 28. Kickoff times for those games have not been announced.

Where should you watch Alabama vs. LSU in Tuscaloosa?

A 2:30 p.m. ABC kickoff means most bars and restaurants will have it on. Start with our guide to sports bars in Tuscaloosa and the full Tuscaloosa bars guide. For tonight’s deals, check the Tuscaloosa bar and food specials post.

You must be 21 or older to drink. If you go out, plan your ride home: UA’s 348-RIDE service is at 205-348-7433, and rideshare apps are another option.

Alabama vs. LSU 2026 FAQ

What time is the Alabama-LSU game in 2026?

Kickoff is 2:30 p.m. Central (3:30 p.m. Eastern) on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026.

What channel is Alabama vs. LSU on?

ABC has the game, per the SEC’s announcement on Oct. 26.

Does Alabama play on Oct. 31, 2026?

No. Halloween is an open date for Alabama and LSU. Alabama’s next game is at LSU on Nov. 7.

Game details are from LSU Athletics, ABC 33/40 and Sports Illustrated; LSU-Auburn score from theScore; women’s basketball result from rolltide.com. Own a bar or restaurant near campus? Sponsor our game recaps.