Alabama at Vanderbilt Preview 2026: Kickoff Time, TV, Records and Last Meeting

No. 3 Alabama (7-2, 5-2 SEC) plays at Vanderbilt on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at 11:45 a.m. CT on SEC Network. The game is at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville. Alabama won the last meeting 30-14 in Tuscaloosa in 2025. Vanderbilt comes in after a 25-23 win at Mississippi State on Nov. 7.

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When and where is Alabama vs. Vanderbilt?

Date	Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
Kickoff	11:45 a.m. CT
TV	SEC Network
Stadium	FirstBank Stadium, Nashville, Tenn.
Alabama	7-2, 5-2 SEC; No. 3 in the Nov. 10 CFP rankings
Vanderbilt	3-5 with five straight losses before beating Mississippi State 25-23 on Nov. 7
Last meeting	Alabama 30, Vanderbilt 14 (2025, Bryant-Denny Stadium)
Series	Alabama leads 64-19-4

How did Alabama get here?

Alabama won 31-13 at LSU on Nov. 7. Keelon Russell threw three touchdown passes, and the Tide scored the last 21 points. Read the full Alabama-LSU recap.

The win moved Alabama to No. 3 in the second College Football Playoff rankings on Nov. 10. See where Alabama stands in the CFP rankings. The next rankings come out Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 8 p.m. CT.

How has Vanderbilt played in 2026?

Vanderbilt was 3-5 entering November after five straight losses, including 34-17 at Kentucky on Oct. 24. It had not won an SEC game at that point. The Commodores ended that skid with a 25-23 win at Mississippi State on Nov. 7, spoiling the Bulldogs’ homecoming.

Vanderbilt went 10-3 (6-2 SEC) in 2025.

Who does Alabama play after Vanderbilt?

Alabama closes the regular season against Auburn in the Iron Bowl on Nov. 28. Kickoff time and TV have not been announced yet.

Other Alabama games this week: soccer plays South Carolina in the SEC Tournament semifinals Thursday at 6 p.m. CT; women’s basketball plays at Memphis Thursday at 6 p.m.; men’s basketball hosts Seton Hall Friday at 8 p.m. CT on SEC Network; volleyball hosts No. 4 Florida Sunday at 2 p.m. after a 3-1 win over Auburn.

Where should you watch Alabama at Vanderbilt in Tuscaloosa?

An 11:45 a.m. kickoff means a lunch crowd, so check opening times before you go. Pick a spot from our sports bars in Tuscaloosa guide or the full Tuscaloosa bars guide, and check our latest bar and food specials.

You must be 21 or older to drink. Plan your ride home: UA’s 348-RIDE service is (205) 348-7433, or use a rideshare app.

Alabama vs. Vanderbilt FAQ

What time is the Alabama-Vanderbilt game?

Kickoff is 11:45 a.m. CT on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026.

What channel is Alabama vs. Vanderbilt on?

The game is on SEC Network.

Who won the last Alabama-Vanderbilt game?

Alabama won 30-14 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in 2025. Alabama leads the all-time series 64-19-4.

Game times and TV are from the SEC’s announced schedule; records and results are from official athletics sites and news reports. Own a bar or restaurant near campus? Sponsor our game recaps.