Alabama vs. Auburn Basketball Exhibition Preview: The Feud Tip Time, Stream and Homecoming Week Schedule (2026)
Alabama men’s basketball plays Auburn in The Feud, a preseason exhibition, on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. CT at Legacy Arena at the BJCC in Birmingham. The game does not count on either team’s record. It streams free on Knight Eady’s YouTube channel, with no cable login needed. It kicks off a packed homecoming week that ends with Texas A&M at Bryant-Denny on Saturday.
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What is The Feud?
The Feud Presented by Shipt Same Day Delivery is a one-off preseason game between the two in-state SEC rivals. Auburn’s athletics site calls it an “unprecedented exhibition contest.” Legacy Arena will be split down center court, with Alabama fans on one side and Auburn fans on the other.
The last time the two played in Birmingham was the 1985 SEC Tournament championship, which Auburn won 53-49 in overtime, according to Bham Now.
How can you watch Alabama vs. Auburn?
| Date | Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 |
| Tip time | 7 p.m. CT |
| Venue | Legacy Arena at the BJCC, Birmingham |
| Stream | Knight Eady YouTube channel (free) |
| Broadcast team | Karl Ravech, with analysts Richard Hendrix and Daymeon Fishback |
| Radio | Crimson Tide Sports Network (Chris Stewart, Bryan Passink); pregame starts an hour before tip |
| Tickets | Sold through Ticketmaster from the BJCC event page; BJCC questions: (205) 458-8400 |
How has Alabama looked so far?
Nate Oats’ team is 2-0 in preseason games. Alabama beat Furman 111-93 on Oct. 8 and beat Ole Miss 92-84 in the Ballin’ in Boutwell exhibition on Oct. 15 (see our Alabama 92, Ole Miss 84 recap).
| Recent Alabama vs. Auburn | Result |
|---|---|
| 2025-26 at Auburn | Alabama 96, Auburn 92 |
| March 7, 2026 in Tuscaloosa | Alabama 96, Auburn 84 |
| March 9, 1985, SEC Tournament final in Birmingham | Auburn 53, Alabama 49 (OT) |
Alabama leads the all-time series and swept Auburn last season. The teams meet for real at least twice this season: Jan. 30 in Tuscaloosa and March 6 at Auburn’s Neville Arena.
What else is on Alabama’s homecoming week schedule?
| Day | Time (CT) | Event | Where / how to watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu., Oct. 22 | 6 p.m. | Gymnastics: Ghosts and Goblins Intrasquad | Coleman Coliseum practice facility; free, doors 5:30 |
| Thu., Oct. 22 | 7 p.m. | Men’s basketball vs. Auburn (exhibition) | Legacy Arena, Birmingham; free YouTube stream |
| Fri., Oct. 23 | 5 p.m. | Baseball vs. UAB (fall exhibition) | Sewell-Thomas Stadium; enter at Gate 3 |
| Fri., Oct. 23 | 6 p.m. | Volleyball vs. Arkansas | Tuscaloosa; SEC Network+ |
| Fri., Oct. 23 | 7 p.m. | Soccer vs. Tennessee | Tuscaloosa; SEC Network+ |
| Sat., Oct. 24 | 2:30 p.m. | Football vs. Texas A&M (homecoming) | Bryant-Denny Stadium; ABC |
| Sun., Oct. 25 | 2 p.m. | Volleyball vs. Oklahoma | Tuscaloosa; SEC Network+ |
The gymnastics intrasquad is Halloween-themed, with a costume contest, free candy and pumpkin painting. It overlaps with the first hour of the basketball game, so you will have to pick one or stream the game afterward. For football details, see our Texas A&M at Alabama preview. Soccer comes in off a 2-1 loss to No. 2 Vanderbilt.
Who does Alabama basketball play next?
After The Feud, Alabama opens the regular season at home against Sam Houston on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m., then hosts Arkansas State on Friday, Nov. 6 and Oakland on Monday, Nov. 9, both at 6:30 p.m.
Where should you watch The Feud in Tuscaloosa?
The game is on YouTube, not regular TV, so ask before you sit down whether a bar can put the stream on a screen. Start with our sports bars in Tuscaloosa guide and the full Tuscaloosa bars guide. For tonight’s deals, see Tuscaloosa bar and food specials for Wednesday, Oct. 21.
You must be 21 to drink. If you are drinking, do not drive. UA students can call 348-RIDE at (205) 348-7433, or use a rideshare. Driving to Birmingham? Pick a sober driver before you leave.
Does Alabama vs. Auburn on Oct. 22 count?
No. The Feud is a preseason exhibition and does not count on either team’s record.
Is the Alabama-Auburn basketball exhibition on TV?
It streams free on Knight Eady’s YouTube channel, and the Crimson Tide Sports Network carries it on radio. No TV network is listed.
When do Alabama and Auburn play in the regular season?
Auburn visits Tuscaloosa on Jan. 30, and Alabama plays at Neville Arena on March 6.
Game details are from rolltide.com, auburntigers.com, the BJCC, On3 and Yahoo Sports. 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.
