When Is The Ole Miss And Georgia Game

Last fall, a friend called me in a mild panic. He wanted to plan a weekend in Oxford for the Ole Miss–Georgia game, but he couldn’t figure out the date. “Is it November? October? Did the SEC just roll some dice?” Honestly, buddy, sometimes it feels that way.

That confusion is understandable. Ole Miss and Georgia are not permanent rivals, so they don’t meet every season. When they do, the date can bounce around like a kickoff return.

The Short Answer

The next scheduled regular-season meeting between Ole Miss and Georgia is Oct. 10, 2026. The game is set to be played at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Kickoff time? Not official yet. Of course it isn’t.

If you’re reading this before that date, congratulations—you have time to book a hotel. If you’re reading it after, well, hopefully you already watched it. Maybe check the score before you text your group chat.

Why the Date Feels So Slippery

SEC scheduling is a beautiful, maddening puzzle. With 16 teams and only eight or nine conference games, not every matchup happens every year. Ole Miss and Georgia aren’t tied together by a permanent rivalry, so their meetings come in waves.

Recent History

Recently, those waves have been frequent. The Rebels and Bulldogs played in 2023, 2024, and 2025. In 2023, Georgia hosted Ole Miss in Athens. In 2024, the game shifted to Oxford, where the Rebels pulled off a memorable upset.

In 2025, they met again in Athens. So if you’re keeping score at home: Athens, Oxford, Athens. The 2026 game flips back to Oxford. It’s almost like the schedule makers have a sense of symmetry. Almost.

What Time Will Kickoff Be?

As of now, the exact kickoff time for Oct. 10, 2026, hasn’t been announced. SEC games usually get slotted into windows like noon ET, 3:30 p.m. ET, or 7:30 p.m. ET. The TV network—likely ABC or ESPN—will help decide that later.

TV and Streaming

If you’re planning a watch party, don’t print the invitations yet. Wait for the official announcement from Ole Miss, Georgia, or the SEC. Then again, if you’re a true college football fan, you already know that “TBD” is a lifestyle.

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Why This Game Matters

Ole Miss versus Georgia isn’t just a random crossover. It’s often a playoff-relevant matchup. In 2024, Ole Miss’s win over Georgia shook up the SEC race and the national picture. The Bulldogs, meanwhile, are almost always in the championship conversation.

In 2026, both teams should be competitive again. Lane Kiffin’s Rebels have been aggressive in the transfer portal. Kirby Smart’s Bulldogs reload rather than rebuild. That combination usually produces a game with real stakes.

Plus, Oxford on a fall Saturday is its own experience. The Grove. The tailgates. The sheer number of people who somehow look effortlessly dressed up while eating chicken tenders. It’s a scene.

Travel and Tickets, If You’re Feeling Ambitious

Oxford is not the easiest place to get to, and that’s part of the charm. You fly into Memphis, drive into the rolling hills, and suddenly you’re in a town that treats game day like a holiday. Hotels near the square sell out months in advance.

Tickets for Ole Miss–Georgia will be in high demand. The Rebels’ home crowd is loud, and Georgia travels well. If you’re a neutral fan, expect to pay a premium. If you’re a student, start begging your friends for a guest pass now.

Also, remember that the SEC can move kickoff times. A 3:30 p.m. ET start can become a 7:30 p.m. ET start with a few TV executives in a boardroom. So plan your travel with some flexibility. Always.

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How to Keep Track of the Date

Your best bet is to check the official schedules on Ole Miss and Georgia’s athletic websites. The SEC also releases TV windows and kickoff times during the season. If you want a shortcut, set a phone reminder for Oct. 10, 2026.

Just don’t be shocked if the network flexes the time. That’s not chaos—that’s modern college football. The date is solid. The kickoff time is a suggestion until it isn’t.

What About 2027?

After 2026, the schedule gets murky again. The SEC will keep tweaking its format, and Ole Miss–Georgia might disappear for a year or two. That’s the trade-off of a 16-team conference. You get new matchups, but you also lose old ones.

So enjoy the 2026 date while you have it. Mark it, plan for it, and prepare for the possibility that the SEC decides to move it to a Tuesday at 11 a.m. on a streaming platform called SEC+ Extra Plus. Okay, that last part is a joke. Probably.

So there you go. The Ole Miss and Georgia game is scheduled for Oct. 10, 2026, in Oxford. Circle it, bookmark it, or tattoo it on your forearm. Maybe skip the tattoo. Schedules change.

And if someone asks you when the game is, you can now answer with confidence. Then add, “But check the kickoff time later,” because that’s the most honest sentence in college football.