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What Time Does LSU Play? 2026 Kickoff Times, TV Channels and Schedule

Sep 14

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Updated: Oct 26

Updated October 26, 2026: LSU does not play Saturday, October 31 (open date). The next game is Alabama at LSU on Saturday, November 7, with kickoff at 2:30 p.m. Central on ABC.

LSU last played October 24, defeating Auburn 38-17. LSU Athletics announced the November 7 Alabama kickoff time and ABC television assignment on October 26.

What time does LSU play next?

Quick answer: LSU has a bye October 31; Alabama at LSU is November 7 at 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC

LSU does not play October 31. The Tigers host Alabama on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, with kickoff at 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC. LSU enters the open date 6-2 overall and 3-2 in SEC play.

2026 LSU football schedule: kickoff times and TV

October 24 — at Auburn: W 38-17 (final).
October 31 — Open date; no LSU game.
November 7 — Alabama at LSU: 2:30 p.m. CT, ABC.
November 14 — Texas at LSU: kickoff and TV assignment to be confirmed.
November 21 — LSU at Tennessee: kickoff and TV assignment to be confirmed.
November 28 — LSU at Arkansas: kickoff and TV assignment to be confirmed.

What channel is LSU on this week?

LSU's next game against Alabama on November 7 airs on ABC at 2:30 p.m. CT. There is no LSU game on October 31.

Latest result

LSU defeated Auburn 38-17 on October 24. Previous results include a 31-0 win over Mississippi State on October 17 and a 35-34 overtime loss at Kentucky on October 10.

Sources and update policy

Verified October 26, 2026 against LSU Athletics' official schedule and kickoff announcement. Times are Central; future kickoff assignments remain unconfirmed until officially announced.