ESPN College GameDay hits the road every Saturday of the 2026 season. Below are the confirmed 2026 stops, followed by the projected upcoming locations based on prediction markets. ESPN usually announces each week’s site the Sunday or Monday before, so this tracker updates through the season. Week 1 in Baton Rouge is the show’s 500th road broadcast.
Confirmed 2026 College GameDay Stops
| Week | Date | Location | Featured Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sep 5 | Baton Rouge, LA (LSU) | Clemson at LSU |
| Week 2 | Sep 12 | Austin, TX (Texas) | Ohio State at Texas |
| Week 3 | Sep 19 | Oxford, MS (Ole Miss) | LSU at Ole Miss |
Projected College GameDay locations (prediction markets)
These weeks are not yet announced by ESPN. The projected site and game below reflect prediction-market odds (Kalshi) and will be replaced with the official location once ESPN confirms it.
| Week | Date | Projected Location | Projected Game | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 | Sep 26 | Athens, GA | Oklahoma at Georgia | 60% |
| Week 5 | Oct 3 | Clemson, SC | Miami at Clemson | 47% |
| Week 6 | Oct 10 | Tuscaloosa, AL | Georgia at Alabama | 65% |
| Week 7 | Oct 17 | Bloomington, IN | Ohio State at Indiana | 68% |
| Week 8 | Oct 24 | Austin, TX | Ole Miss at Texas | 44% |
| Week 9 | Oct 31 | To be determined | Not yet projected | – |
| Week 10 | Nov 7 | Notre Dame, IN | Miami at Notre Dame | 79% |
| Week 11-13 | Nov 14-28 | To be determined | Not yet projected | – |
Projections update as the season plays out and are confirmed week by week. Check back each Sunday for ESPN’s official announcement.
How are College GameDay locations chosen?
ESPN picks the site with the biggest game and best atmosphere each week, usually announcing it the Sunday or Monday before Saturday. Playoff races, top-10 matchups and rivalry games drive the decision, which is why powers like Georgia, Ohio State, Texas and Alabama host so often.
More 2026 college football
- 2026 college football schedule hub (all teams)
- Top 25 schedule grid (printable)
- West Coast college football schedule (Pacific Time)
