Alabama hosts Auburn at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026. Kickoff is in the SEC's flex window, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. or 5 to 7 p.m. CT, not yet set.

Last checked Oct. 24, 2026. Facts come from the University of Alabama’s 2026 football schedule and gate and section notice, the City of Tuscaloosa’s holiday schedule and the Tuscaloosa Transit Authority. This page is updated for every Iron Bowl played in Tuscaloosa.

The 2026 Iron Bowl is in Tuscaloosa: Alabama hosts Auburn at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 28, two days after Thanksgiving. The kickoff time has not been set. The university’s schedule puts the game in the Southeastern Conference’s flex window, which means a start between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. CT or between 5 and 7 p.m. CT.

Know before you go

  • Date: Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026, Bryant-Denny Stadium.
  • Kickoff: flex window, not yet announced. We add it here when the SEC sets it.
  • Gates: renumbered for 2026. Read the gate on your ticket, not last year’s habit.
  • The week before: Alabama hosts Chattanooga at 1 p.m. CT Saturday, Nov. 21, on SEC Network+.
  • City offices: closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27.

Is the Iron Bowl in Tuscaloosa this year?

Yes. The University of Alabama’s 2026 schedule lists Auburn at home in Tuscaloosa on Nov. 28, the last game of the regular season. The rivalry alternates between Tuscaloosa and Auburn.

Kickoff time and TV

The SEC assigned every conference game a window before the season. Alabama’s schedule lists the Iron Bowl as Flex, which the university defines as 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. or 5 to 7 p.m. Central. The network and exact time come later in the season. Until then, plan for either an afternoon or an evening game.

Gates and seats: what changed for 2026

Alabama simplified the stadium for the 2026 season, according to its notice:

  • Gates are renumbered from east to west.
  • There are fewer gates, because single entry points were consolidated.
  • Upper and lower bowl sections have new three-digit names.

Visitors and one-game buyers should check the ticket and the stadium map before Saturday.

Getting there

  • Tuscaloosa Transit Authority runs a UA GameDay route; the route map is on its site. TTA: 205-343-2300.
  • Downtown: the city’s free parking deck is at 2230 Seventh St. Expect it to fill early on game days.
  • The city and the university had not posted a road closure or traffic plan for Nov. 28 when we checked. This page will add it when they do. Current closures are on our road construction and closures page, and buses, parking and rideshare are on getting around Tuscaloosa.

Thanksgiving week in town

  • Thursday, Nov. 26: Thanksgiving. No city trash pickup; Thursday’s garbage, trash and recycling routes move to Friday, the city says. City Hall is closed Thursday and Friday.
  • Friday, Nov. 27: Black Friday. See Black Friday and holiday shopping.
  • Saturday, Nov. 28: Small Business Saturday falls on game day, so shop early or away from campus. The Tuscaloosa Farmers Market runs 7 a.m. to noon at the River Market, as every Saturday.
  • The city’s Holidays on the Plaza ice rink on Government Plaza opens Monday, Nov. 23. See holiday lights and Christmas events.

More on the holiday: Thanksgiving in Tuscaloosa.

What this means for you

  • Hold Saturday afternoon and evening open until the kickoff time is out.
  • Check your gate number: it changed this season.
  • Put Thursday’s trash out a day late that week.

More guides: things to do in Tuscaloosa this month, things to do this weekend and Friday night football.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Iron Bowl in 2026?

In Tuscaloosa. Alabama hosts Auburn at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026, according to the University of Alabama’s football schedule.

What time is the 2026 Iron Bowl?

Not set yet. The game is in the SEC’s flex window, which means a kickoff between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. CT or between 5 and 7 p.m. CT. This page will carry the time and TV network once they are announced.

Is the Iron Bowl on Thanksgiving weekend?

Yes. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26, and the game is that Saturday. City of Tuscaloosa offices are closed Nov. 26-27, and Thursday’s trash and recycling routes move to Friday.

Did the stadium gates change for 2026?

Yes. Alabama renumbered the gates at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium from east to west for 2026, cut the number of gates and renamed the seating sections. Check the gate on your ticket.