Ole Miss Football is fresh off its best season in the modern era. Head coach Pete Golding will look to steer what fans have started calling the “Pete Fleet” to five away victories this upcoming season. As always, the Rebel faithful will be a blue-and-red sea invading enemy stadiums this fall.
For each of these contests, fans may consider buying tickets directly from the Ole Miss website. Beyond this guide, reaching out to students or alumni from the opposing universities, or looking at in-depth directories such as this one from Elite Sports Tours, is the best way to uncover local secrets.
Whether fans plan on catching every road matchup or have only one or two games circled on the calendars, the time to start planning is now. Here is what you need to know for every stop on the 2026 road schedule.
Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Sept. 6
The season begins with a neutral-site matchup against the Louisville Cardinals in the Music City Kickoff on Sunday, Sept. 6, at 6:30 p.m. Online tickets are available starting at approximately $90.
The drive up Interstate 40 East from Oxford is an easy four-hour trip. There are plenty of walkable hotels along Interstate Drive or across the Cumberland River on First or Second Avenue to help fans stay out of traffic on game day. Otherwise, look to secure an official stadium parking pass in advance.
Before kickoff, fans can attend an official tailgating event on the north side of the stadium with games, food, entertainment and an open bar for $85 a ticket.
Nashville will also host the inaugural Music City Kickoff Concert the evening before the game, as well as the Broadway Block Party, an NCAA Women’s Volleyball doubleheader in Bridgestone Arena on Sunday afternoon.
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., on Sept. 26
In the SEC road opener, the Rebels will travel to “The Swamp” to face the Florida Gators on Saturday, Sept. 26, with kickoff currently flexed between 2:30 and 7 p.m.
Fans can either commit to a 10-hour drive down Interstate 22 East and Interstate 75 South or a connecting flight from Memphis to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV). Affordable lodging within the city is hard to come by, so consider finding more affordable hotels located in Ocala, Fla., or Lake City, Fla.
If you know a Gator, ask him or her to purchase a single-game guest ticket for you. Student ticket add-ons are also an option. If you are not interested in fraternizing with the enemy, take a look at third-party sellers. Keep in mind that September in Gainesville is brutally hot, and the east-side visitor section takes direct sunlight.
General parking on campus is sparse and will fill up quickly. If you are staying out by I-75, take the Gator Aider Shuttle from Celebration Pointe directly to the stadium. Tailgating will take place throughout campus, with the Gator Walk Village on the North Lawn and Florida Gators Fan Fest outside the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
The university is definitely the prime destination within the city of Gainesville. However, downtown Gainesville offers good dining options, and the area boasts beautiful nature and flora.
FirstBank Stadium in Nashville on Oct. 10
The Rebels will continue their stint away from home with a return to Music City to play against the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday, Oct. 10. The game is currently flexed between 2:30 and 7 p.m.
After making the familiar four-hour drive up from Oxford, the most convenient hotels are on West End Avenue. Single-game parking will be available online at the end of August. Otherwise, on-campus parking at the West Garage or Terrace Place Garage are popular locations.
Single-game tickets will be for sale to the general public on Aug. 27 and are available on third-party websites now. Vandyville, the Commodores’ free fan activities will have inflatable games, food truck vendors and live entertainment. There will be general fan tailgating around the campus, as well.
If you missed the Music City Kickoff, check out downtown Nashville for food, drinks and live music. Closer to the Commodores’ campus, you can find the Parthenon at Centennial Park and the Frist Art Museum.
Darrell K Royal – Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 24
Ole Miss will face the Texas Longhorns as SEC opponents for the first time on Saturday, Oct. 24.
Since this is the farthest trip of the season, the 11-hour drive via Interstate 20 West and Interstate 35 South makes the direct flight from Memphis to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) an attractive alternative. Campus-adjacent hotel options put you within manageable distance of the stadium, but staying downtown near the Texas Capitol or 6th Street offers more of the city experience.
Ticket prices will be among the steepest on the schedule; most are already available through secondary sellers. If you are in the visitor section, once again, prepare to be directly in the Texas heat.
Parking near the stadium is notoriously difficult on account of game day road closures around San Jacinto Boulevard. Many opt to park on Manor Road and walk, or use St. David’s Garage. Texas will also sell single-game parking.
While no pre-game experience compares to the Grove, consider checking out Bevo Boulevard, a street festival where fans can watch the Bevo Parade three hours before kickoff and the Stadium Stampede 30 minutes later. Fans can also grab food and drinks at Scholz Garten, the famed beer garden just south of campus.
While in the capital city, explore South Congress Avenue and all that the Live Music Capital of the World has to offer.
Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., on Nov. 14
The final away game of the season will be against the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday, Nov. 14. Kickoff time has not yet been announced.
Fans have the choice between a 560-mile, eight-hour drive straight west along Interstate 40 West, or a direct flight from Memphis to OKC Will Rogers International Airport in Oklahoma City, Okla., with a 30-minute drive south to Norman.
Lodging near the stadium is difficult to find. NOUN Hotel is the only walkable choice. The best bet is picking between rideshare or parking and staying at a hotel in West Norman, Okla., or Oklahoma City, Okla. There is limited parking on campus for $30. A game day shuttle from Lloyd Noble Center will be available for $5 round trip.
Fans can purchase tickets from Oklahoma, though cheaper options are available on resale apps. Besides the span of campus tailgates, there is a Walk of Champions (yes, Ole Miss had one first) and Party at the Palace on the lawn. Be sure to visit the Campus Corner entertainment district and East Main Street while in town.
