Texas vs Tennessee: Time, TV, Streams and Knoxville Details for Sept. 26
Top-ranked Texas meets No. 13 Tennessee in Knoxville on Saturday, Sept. 26, live on ABC at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT.
Both teams enter 3-0, according to team schedules. Texas lists the trip as its Week 4 game and its Southeastern Conference opener, meaning its first league match of the 2026 season. Tennessee is listed at No. 14 / No. 13 ahead of kickoff.
President Donald Trump is expected in Knoxville for the game, described as the historic battle of the UTs, a nod to the shared initials of both universities, The Hollywood Reporter reports. Plan ahead. Fans going to the ground were told to arrive early and expect increased security because of the expected attendance, Yahoo Sports reports.
Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. CT at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Texas Longhorns officials confirmed. All gates open at 9 a.m. The match is an SEC game, meaning it counts in the conference standings.
ABC carries the main television programme. For cord-cutters, meaning viewers without a traditional pay-TV bundle, streaming options include DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV and ESPN Unlimited. The game can also be live-streamed via the ESPN app, and radio coverage is on 104.5-FM.
There are free routes for the streaming options. DirecTV offers a five-day free trial that can be used for the game. Fubo offers a one-day free trial. Fubo viewing is subject to regional restrictions, so local rules can limit what is available where you live, iHeart notes.
ESPN will carry live coverage on its website, including live score, highlights and updated stats. Video highlights, recaps and play breakdowns will also be available on ESPN after the final whistle.
Recent history is even. Texas has won two of the last four matchups against Tennessee.
For fans, this means two clocks to watch. The TV slot is fixed. The trip to the stadium is not, with an organised security operation likely to slow entry.
