University of Tennessee Athletics
ESPN/SEC Release 2026 Soccer TV Schedule
August 06, 2026 | Soccer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – ESPN and the Southeastern Conference announced the 2026 SEC soccer TV schedule and network designations on Thursday morning.
Tennessee is set to play two matches on ESPNU in addition to one match on SEC Network during the 2026 season.
The Lady Vols' SEC home opener against Mississippi State, slated for 7:00 p.m. ET on Sept. 24, will be broadcast on ESPNU. Tennessee's following match, an in-state rivalry against Vanderbilt on Sept. 27 at noon ET, will also feature on ESPNU. Both matches will take place at Regal Soccer Stadium.
A three-game stretch of nationally televised matches for Tennessee will conclude on Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. ET, as the Lady Vols' road contest at Auburn is scheduled to air on SEC Network.
The remainder of Tennessee's home and away SEC games, as well as its home nonconference matchups, will be streamed on SEC Network+ and the ESPN app.
Tennessee enters the 2026 season ranked No. 24 in the United Soccer Coaches Preseason Poll and tied for No. 4 in the SEC Preseason Coaches Poll. The Lady Vols will open the 2026 season at 7:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, Aug. 13, against Rutgers at Regal Soccer Stadium.
Tennessee Soccer 2026 Televised Matches
Thursday, September 24 – Mississippi State – 7:00 p.m. ET – ESPNU
Sunday, September 27 – Vanderbilt – Noon ET – ESPNU
Thursday, October 1 – at Auburn – 8:00 p.m. ET – SEC Network
Tennessee is set to play two matches on ESPNU in addition to one match on SEC Network during the 2026 season.
The Lady Vols' SEC home opener against Mississippi State, slated for 7:00 p.m. ET on Sept. 24, will be broadcast on ESPNU. Tennessee's following match, an in-state rivalry against Vanderbilt on Sept. 27 at noon ET, will also feature on ESPNU. Both matches will take place at Regal Soccer Stadium.
A three-game stretch of nationally televised matches for Tennessee will conclude on Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. ET, as the Lady Vols' road contest at Auburn is scheduled to air on SEC Network.
The remainder of Tennessee's home and away SEC games, as well as its home nonconference matchups, will be streamed on SEC Network+ and the ESPN app.
Tennessee enters the 2026 season ranked No. 24 in the United Soccer Coaches Preseason Poll and tied for No. 4 in the SEC Preseason Coaches Poll. The Lady Vols will open the 2026 season at 7:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, Aug. 13, against Rutgers at Regal Soccer Stadium.
Tennessee Soccer 2026 Televised Matches
Thursday, September 24 – Mississippi State – 7:00 p.m. ET – ESPNU
Sunday, September 27 – Vanderbilt – Noon ET – ESPNU
Thursday, October 1 – at Auburn – 8:00 p.m. ET – SEC Network
Saturday, November 15
Tuesday, November 11
Tuesday, November 11
Sunday, October 26
