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Tennessee has two home football games left in 2026: Kentucky on Nov 7 and LSU on Nov 21, both in Knoxville. Kentucky kicks off at 6:15 p.m. ET on ESPN (the Homecoming game); the LSU kickoff is not set yet and the school lists a 3:30-4:30 or 6-8 p.m. ET window. Read on utsports.com on 2026-10-27.
Remaining Home Games
| Date | Opponent | Kickoff window (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 7 | Kentucky (Homecoming) | 6:15 p.m. (set) | ESPN |
| Sat, Nov 21 | LSU | 3:30-4:30 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. | TBD |
Not yet announced: the LSU kickoff time and TV network. We check utsports.com weekly and update this guide when they are set.
What to Know Before You Go
- Security perimeterIt opens four hours before kickoff, and Tennessee says you can move in and out of it during the day.
- ParkingThe school’s 2026 football parking page covers season-ticket holders: lots and garages are assigned by donor rank, and it adds a Poplar Street Lot, World’s Fair Park and Fort Kid for 2026.
- TrafficFollow officers directing traffic; the school says they are routing around campus backups.
- TicketsThe schedule shows a Buy Now link for both games; prices are not on the schedule page.
Still Unconfirmed
- Exact kickoff times and TV networks.
- Single-game ticket and parking prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the Vols’ remaining home games?
Nov 7 vs Kentucky and Nov 21 vs LSU, both in Knoxville, per the University of Tennessee’s 2026 schedule page.
What time is kickoff against Kentucky?
6:15 p.m. ET on ESPN, per the University of Tennessee’s schedule page and its Oct 26 announcement of the Homecoming kickoff. Read on 2026-10-27.
What time is kickoff against LSU?
Not yet announced. The schedule lists either 3:30-4:30 p.m. ET or 6-8 p.m. ET, with the network TBD.
When does the security perimeter open?
Tennessee’s parking page says the extended security perimeter opens four hours before kickoff, and fans can move in and out of it during the day.
How does parking work?
The 2026 parking page describes pass-based parking for season-ticket holders, with locations set by Tennessee Fund donor rank. It lists lots, garages and the new Poplar Street Lot, World’s Fair Park and Fort Kid options. Single-game parking details are not on that page.
Sources
- University of Tennessee Athletics, 2026 football schedule, checked 2026-10-20
- University of Tennessee Athletics, 2026 football parking, checked 2026-10-20
Coming Up Near Knoxville
- Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Military Appreciation night vs MaconNov 5 · Knoxville
- Gatlinburg Winter Magic (holiday lights)On now through Feb 15 · Gatlinburg · about 31 mi
- Dollywood Smoky Mountain ChristmasNov 6 – Jan 3 · Pigeon Forge · about 25 mi
- Pigeon Forge WinterfestNov 6 – Jan 31 · Pigeon Forge · about 25 mi
Places Nearby
- Marble Springs State Historic SiteState historic site · in Knoxville
- Blount MansionHouse museum · in Knoxville
- Blount, William, MansionNational Historic Landmark · in Knoxville
- Big Ridge State ParkState park · Maynardville · about 21 mi
Straight-line distance from the centre of Knoxville, not driving miles. Events within 40 miles, places within 25. Dates come from our checked events list and may change; confirm with the organizer.
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