AUBURN, Alabama—The Auburn football team opens the 2026 season and the Alex Golesh era on Saturday, Sept. 5 against Baylor in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Kickoff is slated for 3:30 p.m. ET with the game being televised nationally on ABC. The Auburn Sports Network featuring Andy Burcham, Jason Campbell and Ronnie Brown will broadcast the game over the airwaves. Fans can listen on their computer, mobile app, via TuneIn and over the radio and can find more information HERE.
Important “Know Before You Go” information for Auburn fans attending the game is listed below.
Tiger Walk
Tiger Walk will take place at 1:15 p.m. ET at The Home Depot Backyard located directly north of Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Auburn fans are encouraged to attend!
SEC Nation
SEC Network’s weekly, traveling pregame show, SEC Nation Presented by Johnsonville, will be on location for the Aflac Kickoff. Saturday’s show will be live from International Plaza outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium from 9 a.m. – noon ET, on the SEC Network.
New in 2026, SEC Nation is extending to a three-hour program in its 13th season. Each week, SEC Nation will kick off SEC Network coverage at 9 a.m. ET, with Matt Barrie, Chase Daniel, Paul Finebaum, Roman Harper, Tim Tebow and Marion Crowder bringing fans all the insight and analysis prior to the weekend’s slate of games.
Important Times (All times ET)
9 a.m. – Parking Lots Open (Mercedes-Benz Stadium/GWCC Campus)
9 a.m. – Tailgate Town Opens (International Plaza)
11:30 a.m. – Will Call Opens (Gate 1, Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
1:15 p.m. – Tiger Walk (The Home Depot Backyard)
1:30 p.m. – Gates Open (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
2:30 p.m. – Tailgate Town Closes (International Plaza)
3:30 p.m. – Kickoff, Auburn vs. Baylor
Auburn fans wanting additional information about Saturday’s game are encouraged to visit the Aflac Kickoff Game website HERE.