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Tennessee versus Alabama may just be the most exciting college football rivalry in recent years. It continues this Saturday.
The Vols host the Tide in their annual showdown. Both with an SEC loss on their record, a win here matters more than ever if they want to continue to the playoffs.
The Tennessee-Alabama series went back-and-forth over recent years, neither team winning consecutive games since the Vols' upset in 2022.
The Tide have the most recent victory with a 17-point win last year. The Vols, however, stood on home field for its latest wins. Can Alabama turn the page with a road win, or will Tennessee stay strong for its latest upset?
Here's how to see the action come to life with TV and live streaming information for Tennessee vs. Alabama.
Where to watch Tennessee vs. Alabama today
Tennessee vs. Alabama will be broadcast live on ABC with Sean McDonough, Greg McElroy and Katie George on the call. Fans can also live stream the game on Fubo.
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Other streaming options include DIRECTV, which also offers a free trial, and the ESPN app.
What time is Tennessee vs. Alabama today?
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 17
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Tennessee hosts Alabama on Saturday, Oct. 17. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET from Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN.
Tennessee vs. Alabama radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 229 (home), 230 (away)
Listen to Tennessee vs. Alabama live on SiriusXM. The Vols' broadcast will be on channel 229 while the Tide's broadcast will be on channel 230.
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Tennessee football schedule 2026
Here are the Vols' upcoming games:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sat., Oct. 17 | vs. Alabama | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sat., Oct. 24 | at South Carolina | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sat., Nov. 7 | vs. Kentucky | TBD |
| Sat., Nov. 14 | at Texas A&M | TBD |
| Sat., Nov. 21 | vs. LSU | TBD |
| Sat., Nov. 28 | at Vanderbilt | TBD |
Alabama football schedule 2026
Here are the Tide's upcoming games:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sat., Oct. 17 | at Tennessee | 3:3 p.m. |
| Sat., Oct. 24 | vs. Texas A&M | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sat., Nov. 7 | at LSU | TBD |
| Sat., Nov. 14 | at Vanderbilt | TBD |
| Sat., Nov. 21 | vs. Chattanooga | 2 p.m. |
| Sat., Nov. 28 | vs. Auburn | TBD |