2026 Iron Bowl: Date, Location, Kickoff Time and TV Status
The 2026 Iron Bowl is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 28, with Alabama hosting Auburn at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa. Both schools still list the game as Flex as of July 16, 2026. The exact kickoff time and television network remain TBA.
Confirmed 2026 Iron Bowl Details
Alabama's official schedule lists Auburn as the final regular-season opponent on Nov. 28 in Tuscaloosa. Auburn's official schedule matches the date and location, listing the Tigers at Alabama. The two school schedules therefore agree on the date, host team, and venue.
The available schedule material labels the game Flex rather than assigning one kickoff time or network. Alabama's schedule explains that its Flex games may fall in either the 2:30-3:30 p.m. CT range or the 5-7 p.m. CT range. That is a range of possible windows, not a final kickoff assignment.
What Flex Means
Flex allows the conference and television partners to choose the exact slot later. It does not confirm an afternoon game, a night game, or a specific network. Until an official source assigns those details, the accurate listing is Flex / TBA.
Ticket and schedule sites may publish estimated times based on past television patterns. Those estimates are not part of the current Alabama or Auburn schedule listings and are not treated as confirmed information here.
Series Context Entering 2026
Alabama won the most recent completed Iron Bowl 27-20 at Auburn in 2025. With that result included, the series record is Alabama 52 wins, Auburn 37 wins, and one tie. Alabama enters the scheduled 2026 meeting on a six-game winning streak in the rivalry.
These figures provide historical context only. Team records, rankings, injuries, and roster availability will depend on the 2026 season and should be evaluated closer to the game.
What Happens Next?
The next schedule change should be the exact kickoff time and broadcast network. When either school, the SEC, or the assigned network publishes that information, the date and status at the top of this page can be updated without creating another schedule article.
A game preview is a separate format and belongs closer to Nov. 28, when current records, lineups, and injuries can be checked against reliable sources.
2026 Iron Bowl FAQ
When is the 2026 Iron Bowl?
The 2026 Iron Bowl is scheduled for Saturday, November 28, 2026.
Where will the 2026 Iron Bowl be played?
Alabama will host Auburn at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
What time is the 2026 Iron Bowl?
The exact kickoff time and television network have not been assigned. Both schools currently list the game as Flex.
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Reference notes
MethodologyUpdated July 16, 2026. Date, location, and Flex status were checked against both school schedule pages. Series context was cross-checked against the completed game archive and Winsipedia.
Official Alabama schedule page listing Auburn on Nov. 28, 2026 in Tuscaloosa.
Official June 10 update listing Auburn as a Flex window with network to be announced.
Official Auburn schedule page listing the Nov. 28 road game at Alabama.
Official Auburn release confirming the Alabama game remains a Flex window and explaining that exact kickoff/network selections are normally finalized later.
Used for the all-time series record and current streak context.