2026 Season · Daily Game Status
Texas Football Game Today
Looking for the Texas football game today? This page gives Longhorns fans a quick answer with the latest game status, kickoff time, TV channel, opponent, stadium, and streaming information.
If Texas does not play today, you'll find the next scheduled Longhorns game, upcoming matchup details, and links to the full Texas football schedule.
All times are listed in Central Time. Game times and TV channels may change during the season, so check back close to kickoff for the latest update.
Is There a Texas Football Game Today?
Texas does not play football today. The Longhorns' next scheduled game is the 2026 season opener against Texas State at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin.
Next Game
Texas vs Texas State
Date
Sat, Sep 5, 2026
Kickoff
2:30 p.m. CT
TV
ESPN
Location
DKR Stadium, Austin
Texas Football Next Game
The next Texas football game is against Texas State on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The game will be played in Austin at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium and is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT on ESPN.
This matchup opens the 2026 Texas Longhorns football season and gives fans their first look at the team before a major Week 2 home game against Ohio State.
Next Up
Texas vs Texas State
- Date
- Sep 5, 2026
- Time
- 2:30 p.m. CT
- TV
- ESPN
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Venue
- DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium
What Channel Is the Texas Game on Today?
If Texas football is playing today, the TV channel will be listed here with kickoff time and streaming information. Texas games in 2026 are expected to appear on major networks and platforms such as ESPN, ABC, and SEC Network+.
For games that are still listed as TBA, the final TV channel may be announced closer to game week. Fans should check the Texas Football TV Schedule page for the most updated broadcast information.
Today's TV Channel
No Texas game today
Next TV Game
Texas vs Texas State
Upcoming Texas Football Games
| Date | Matchup | Time | TV | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | Texas vs Texas State | 2:30 p.m. CT | ESPN | Austin, TX |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Texas vs Ohio State | 6:30 p.m. CT | ABC | Austin, TX |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Texas vs UTSA | 7 p.m. CT | SEC Network+ | Austin, TX |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Texas at Tennessee | 11 a.m. CT | ABC or ESPN | Knoxville, TN |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Texas vs Oklahoma | 2:30 p.m. CT | ABC or ESPN | Dallas, TX |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Texas vs Florida | Early window, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. CT | TBA | Austin, TX |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Texas vs Ole Miss | Flex window, afternoon or night | TBA | Austin, TX |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Texas vs Mississippi State | Night window, 5–7 p.m. CT | TBA | Austin, TX |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Texas at Missouri | Early window, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. CT | TBA | Columbia, MO |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Texas at LSU | Flex window, afternoon or night | TBA | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Texas vs Arkansas | Afternoon window, 2:30–3:30 p.m. CT | TBA | Austin, TX |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Texas at Texas A&M | 6:30 p.m. CT | ABC | College Station, TX |
Texas vs Texas State
2:30 p.m. CT
Austin, TX
Texas vs Ohio State
6:30 p.m. CT
Austin, TX
Texas vs UTSA
7 p.m. CT
Austin, TX
Texas at Tennessee
11 a.m. CT
Knoxville, TN
Texas vs Oklahoma
2:30 p.m. CT
Dallas, TX
Texas vs Florida
Early window, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. CT
Austin, TX
Texas vs Ole Miss
Flex window, afternoon or night
Austin, TX
Texas vs Mississippi State
Night window, 5–7 p.m. CT
Austin, TX
Texas at Missouri
Early window, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. CT
Columbia, MO
Texas at LSU
Flex window, afternoon or night
Baton Rouge, LA
Texas vs Arkansas
Afternoon window, 2:30–3:30 p.m. CT
Austin, TX
Texas at Texas A&M
6:30 p.m. CT
College Station, TX
How to Watch Texas Football Today
When Texas football plays today, fans can watch the game through the listed TV channel or supported streaming options. Confirmed 2026 Texas games include ESPN, ABC, and SEC Network+ broadcasts.
For ABC games, fans may be able to watch through their local ABC station or a live TV streaming service that carries ABC. For ESPN games, fans usually need access to ESPN through a TV provider or streaming package. For SEC Network+ games, fans may need ESPN app access through a participating provider.
Streaming availability can vary by location and subscription package, so always check your provider before kickoff.
Texas Football Today: Home, Away, or Neutral Site?
Texas football games can be played at home in Austin, on the road, or at a neutral site. Home games are played at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. Road games are played at the opponent's stadium. The Red River Rivalry against Oklahoma is played at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.
Home Games
DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin
Away Games
Opponent stadiums
Neutral Game
Texas vs Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl
Texas Football Game-Day Information
On Texas football game days, fans should check kickoff time, TV channel, ticket information, weather, parking, and stadium rules before the game begins. Game-day details can change during the week, especially for games with TBA or flex TV windows.
- Check kickoff time before game day.
- Confirm the TV channel or streaming option.
- Review ticket details if attending in person.
- Check parking and stadium entry rules.
- Watch for weather updates.
- Follow schedule updates during game week.
Texas Football Game Today Notes
This page is designed to help fans quickly answer one simple question: Is Texas football playing today? When the Longhorns have a game, this page should show the opponent, kickoff time, TV channel, location, and streaming information.
When Texas does not have a game, the page should clearly show that there is no game today and highlight the next scheduled Texas football matchup.
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