Kentucky Wildcats Set 2026 Football Schedule with Game Windows

The Kentucky Wildcats are gearing up for their 2026 football season with the recent announcement of game windows by the SEC. This season, the Wildcats will host seven games at Kroger Field, providing fans with plenty of opportunities to support their team. The kickoff times for the first three games were previously revealed on May 27, and now the full schedule is taking shape. The Wildcats will open their season on September 5 against Youngstown State at 1 p.m. on SEC Network+. Following that, they will face Alabama on September 12 at 3:30 p.m. on ABC. The Wildcats will also travel to Texas A&M on September 19 for a 3:30 p.m. matchup, which will be broadcast on ESPN or ESPN2. Other notable games include a night contest against LSU on October 10 and a rivalry game against Louisville on November 28. The flexibility of certain game times, labeled as 'flex' games, allows for adjustments based on television scheduling, ensuring that fans can catch all the action. With head coach Will Stein at the helm, the Kentucky Wildcats are looking to make a strong impression in the SEC during the 2026 season.