LSU hosts Texas on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, with kickoff scheduled for 6:49 p.m. on ABC.
From parking lot openings and the team’s walk down Victory Hill to the Golden Band from Tigerland’s pregame performance and Bert Jones’ jersey retirement ceremony, here’s everything fans need to know about Saturday’s game day festivities.
LSU vs. Texas game information
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
- Location: Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Kickoff: 6:49 p.m. CT
- TV: ABC
- Radio: LSU Sports Radio Network
LSU vs. Texas game day schedule
Morning and early afternoon
7 a.m. — Parking lots on LSU’s campus open.
9 a.m. — LSU SportShop opens.
12:30 p.m. — LSU Athletic Ticket Office opens.
1:30 p.m. — Pete Maravich Assembly Center (PMAC) opens to the public.
1:30 p.m. — Bud Light Fan Zone opens in front of the PMAC.
1:30 p.m. — Pants Party 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.
Afternoon: Victory Hill and stadium gates
3:30 p.m. — Suites and club level open at Tiger Stadium.
4:30 p.m. — LSU Game Day pregame radio show begins with Hunt Palmer, Brandon Taylor and Marlon Favorite.
4:30 p.m. — All remaining gates open at Tiger Stadium.
4:30 p.m. — LSU Spirit Squad walks down Victory Hill.
4:40 p.m. — LSU departs Lod Cook for Tiger Walk.
4:40 p.m. — TAF Oaks Society walks down Victory Hill.
4:41 p.m. — LSU gymnastics team walks down Victory Hill.
4:45 p.m. — LSU arrives at Victory Hill.
4:46 p.m. — LSU walks down Victory Hill.
4:48 p.m. — Mardi Gras Mike float drives down Victory Hill.
4:49 p.m. — Ford truck drives down Victory Hill.
4:50 p.m. — Mike the Tiger and golf cart travel down Victory Hill.
4:52 p.m. — LSU arrives at the Jeff Boss Locker Room.
4:52 p.m. — LSU Band marches down Victory Hill.
5:22 p.m. — LSU Band performs inside the PMAC.
5:47 p.m. — LSU Band arrives at Tiger Stadium.
Pregame festivities and kickoff
6:15 p.m. — LSU Sports Radio Network begins live coverage from Tiger Stadium with Chris Blair, Jacob Hester and Gordy Rush. Listen at LSUsports.net/live or on the LSU Sports mobile app.
6:24 p.m. — Senior Tribute.
6:33 p.m. — Golden Band from Tigerland pregame show inside Tiger Stadium.
6:37 p.m. — Moment of Reflection.
6:37:30 p.m. — LSU Alma Mater.
6:39:30 p.m. — National Anthem.
6:43 p.m. — LSU departs the locker room.
6:44 p.m. — LSU introduction video plays on Tiger Stadium videoboards.
6:45 p.m. — Texas takes the field.
6:45:30 p.m. — LSU takes the field.
6:46 p.m. — Coin toss at midfield.
6:49 p.m. — Kickoff: LSU vs. Texas on ABC.
Halftime: Bert Jones jersey retirement
LSU will honor former Tigers quarterback Bert Jones with a jersey retirement ceremony during halftime of Saturday’s game against Texas.
The halftime schedule includes:
- 20:00 remaining: LSU Band performs.
- 12:00 remaining: Bert Jones jersey retirement ceremony.
In-game presentations
Fans can also expect several special presentations throughout the game.
First quarter
- Second timeout: Campbell Society
- Second timeout: LSU Board of Supervisors
- Third timeout: Shell Tiger Tank Toss
Second quarter
- Quarter break: FMOL Geaux Hero
- Second timeout: Super Chevy Soldier Salute
Third quarter
- Third timeout: LSU Band and Spirit Squads
How to follow LSU vs. Texas
Fans can follow the game through the following platforms:
- Television: ABC
- Radio: LSU Sports Radio Network
- Live stats: LSUstats.com
- LSU Football on X: @LSUfootball
- Facebook: LSU Football
- Instagram: @LSUfootball
