Georgia and Florida Face Off in Atlanta for 2026 Rivalry Match
The annual college football clash moves from its traditional Jacksonville home to a new venue for the October 31 broadcast.
By Kenji Hassan ·
The Georgia Bulldogs and Florida Gators will play their 2026 season rivalry game in Atlanta on Saturday, October 31. The matchup, traditionally hosted in Jacksonville, shifts locations for this year's edition. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
The broadcast is set to air on the ABC network at 12:30 p.m. Pacific Time. This schedule places the event in the early afternoon for coasts and midday for central time zones. The move to Atlanta represents a change from the long-standing Jacksonville tradition for this specific date.
Viewers can watch the game live on ABC or through several streaming platforms. DirecTV and Fubo both carry the broadcast and currently offer new subscribers a five-day free trial. Sling and Hulu + Live TV also provide access to the ABC channel for their respective subscribers.
ESPN Unlimited offers another live streaming option for the contest. While this specific service does not offer a standalone free trial, it is included in all of DirecTV's Signature packages. Those packages retain the five-day free trial period, allowing new customers to access the game at no initial cost.
For those choosing Sling, ABC availability depends on the specific market. The network is included in the Select plan, which starts at $19.99 per month. It is also part of the Blue plan at $45.99 per month and the Orange & Blue plan at $60.99 per month. Consumers can verify local station availability through the Sling website.
DirecTV plans range in price and content. Custom lineups begin at $20.99 per month. After the initial free trial period, standard plans start at $54.99 for the first month. The monthly rate increases to $64.99 thereafter. The Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, and Premier packages all include both ABC and ESPN Unlimited.
The game is part of the 2026 NCAA college football season. The broadcast covers the full length of the contest. Subscribers to any of the listed services can tune in at the scheduled start time. No additional fees are mentioned for accessing the specific channel during the broadcast window.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
