LSU returns to Tiger Stadium on Saturday night for a pivotal SEC matchup against Texas A&M. Here’s everything fans need to know about the game day schedule, from parking and Victory Hill to kickoff at 6:44 p.m. CT.
LSU vs. Texas A&M game day timeline
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026
Tiger Stadium | Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Kickoff: 6:44 p.m. CT | ABC
Saturday schedule
7 a.m. — Parking lots on LSU campus open
9 a.m. — LSU SportShop opens
12:30 p.m. — LSU Athletic Ticket Office opens
1:30 p.m. — PMAC opens to the public
1:30 p.m. — Bud Light Fan Zone opens in front of the PMAC
1:30 p.m. — Nashville South performs at the Bud Light Fan Zone
2 p.m. — L-Club Tailgate opens at the PMAC
Enter at the southwest portal near Mike’s Habitat.
3:30 p.m. — Suites and club level open at Tiger Stadium
4:30 p.m. — LSU Game Day pregame radio show begins
Hunt Palmer, Brandon Taylor and Marlon Favorite
4:30 p.m. — All remaining gates open at Tiger Stadium
4:35 p.m. — TAF Oaks Society walks down Victory Hill
4:35 p.m. — LSU departs Lod Cook for Tiger Walk
4:40 p.m. — LSU arrives at Victory Hill
4:42 p.m. — LSU walks down Victory Hill
4:43 p.m. — Mardi Gras Mike Float drives down Victory Hill
4:44 p.m. — Ford Truck drives down Victory Hill
4:45 p.m. — Mike the Tiger rides down Victory Hill
4:47 p.m. — LSU Band marches down Victory Hill
4:50 p.m. — LSU arrives at the Jeff Boss Locker Room
5:05 p.m. — LSU Band performs in the PMAC
5:20 p.m. — LSU Band arrives in Tiger Stadium
6:15 p.m. — LSU Sports Radio Network goes live from Tiger Stadium
Chris Blair, Jacob Hester and Gordy Rush
Listen free at LSUsports.net/live or through the LSU Sports Mobile App.
6:23 p.m. — Guest captains presentation
WR Jarvis Landry, WR Early Doucet and P Brad Wing
6:28 p.m. — Golden Band from Tigerland pregame show
6:32 p.m. — Moment of Reflection
6:32:30 p.m. — LSU Alma Mater
6:34:30 p.m. — Moment of Silence
6:35 p.m. — National Anthem and flyover
6:38 p.m. — LSU departs locker room
6:39:30 p.m. — LSU intro video plays on Tiger Stadium videoboards
6:40 p.m. — Texas A&M takes the field
6:41 p.m. — LSU takes the field
6:41 p.m. — Coin toss at midfield
6:44 p.m. — Kickoff: LSU vs. Texas A&M on ABC
In-game presentations
First quarter, second timeout: LSU Board of Supervisors recognition
First/second quarter break: FMOL Geaux Hero
Second quarter, first timeout: Super Chevy Soldier Salute
Second quarter, second timeout: LSU Gymnastics Final Four recognition
Second quarter, fourth timeout: Tiger Girls performance
Third quarter, second timeout: Flyover crew recognition
Halftime
20:00 — Texas A&M Band performs
13:00 — LSU Band performs
Follow LSU-Texas A&M
Live stats will be available beginning at 6:44 p.m. at LSUstats.com.
LSU Football will also provide updates throughout the day and during the game on X, Facebook and Instagram.
