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SEC Announces 2026 Football Television Windows
June 10, 2026 | Football
STARKVILLE — The Southeastern Conference announced an additional kickoff time and television windows for SEC-controlled games Wednesday evening during a special SEC Now: Inside the 2026 Schedule.
In addition to the previously announced game times, the Bulldogs have learned kickoff times for one additional game this season. State will host Tennessee Tech at 12 p.m. (CT) on Nov. 21, the game will be televised on SEC Network+.
Each SEC-controlled football game has been assigned to a specific game window (Early, Afternoon, Night or Flex).
Early: Game will have a start time between 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (CT)
Afternoon: Game will have a start time between 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (CT)
Night: Game will have a start time between 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. (CT)
Flex: Game will have a start time between either 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (CT) or 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. (CT)
Mississippi State's newly announced television window games will feature two night games (vs. Missouri and at Texas), three early games (vs. Alabama, at LSU and vs. Auburn) and two flex games (vs. Oklahoma and Vanderbilt). Exact start times within the assigned windows (Early, Afternoon, Night, Flex) and network designations will be determined during the season.
Key Dates To Remember
Sept. 5 vs. ULM: First Saturday in StarkVegas
Nov. 7 vs. Vanderbilt: Homecoming
Nov. 14 vs. Auburn: Military Appreciation Day
Fans interested in purchasing football season tickets for the upcoming 2026 season can do so by clicking HERE.
Also available is the 'First Saturday in StarkVegas 4-pack' for the Bulldogs' season opener against Louisiana Monroe on Sept. 5. Fans can purchase this four-pack by clicking HERE.
For the most up-to-date information on the Bulldogs, follow MSU football on Twitter, like them on Facebook and join them on Instagram by searching for "HailStateFB."
In addition to the previously announced game times, the Bulldogs have learned kickoff times for one additional game this season. State will host Tennessee Tech at 12 p.m. (CT) on Nov. 21, the game will be televised on SEC Network+.
Each SEC-controlled football game has been assigned to a specific game window (Early, Afternoon, Night or Flex).
Early: Game will have a start time between 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (CT)
Afternoon: Game will have a start time between 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (CT)
Night: Game will have a start time between 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. (CT)
Flex: Game will have a start time between either 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (CT) or 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. (CT)
Mississippi State's newly announced television window games will feature two night games (vs. Missouri and at Texas), three early games (vs. Alabama, at LSU and vs. Auburn) and two flex games (vs. Oklahoma and Vanderbilt). Exact start times within the assigned windows (Early, Afternoon, Night, Flex) and network designations will be determined during the season.
Key Dates To Remember
Sept. 5 vs. ULM: First Saturday in StarkVegas
Nov. 7 vs. Vanderbilt: Homecoming
Nov. 14 vs. Auburn: Military Appreciation Day
Fans interested in purchasing football season tickets for the upcoming 2026 season can do so by clicking HERE.
Also available is the 'First Saturday in StarkVegas 4-pack' for the Bulldogs' season opener against Louisiana Monroe on Sept. 5. Fans can purchase this four-pack by clicking HERE.
For the most up-to-date information on the Bulldogs, follow MSU football on Twitter, like them on Facebook and join them on Instagram by searching for "HailStateFB."
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