The Stay'ca journal · August 3, 2026
Auburn Football 2026: Home Schedule & Where to Stay Near Jordan-Hare
Auburn plays six home games at Jordan-Hare Stadium in 2026, and the two circles on every Tiger fan's calendar are Florida on September 19 — the Gators' first trip to the Plains since 2011 — and LSU on October 24. Here's the full home schedule, plus where your crew can stay within an easy reach of Toomer's Corner.
Auburn 2026 home schedule
| Date | Opponent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 12 | Southern Miss | Kickoff on The Plains · night game |
| Sat, Sep 19 | Florida | First Gators visit since 2011 — book now |
| Sat, Sep 26 | Vanderbilt | Homecoming |
| Sat, Oct 24 | LSU | 11 AM kick — book now |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Arkansas | Military Appreciation |
| Sat, Nov 21 | Samford | 2:30 PM kick |
Auburn opens September 5 against Baylor at the Aflac Kickoff in Atlanta, and the 2026 Iron Bowl is at Alabama (Nov 28). Last updated August 3, 2026 — kickoff times are announced by the SEC roughly 6–12 days before each game; we refresh this guide as they land.
Where to stay in Auburn for game day
Our Auburn homes are built for exactly this — walkable game days, big-group kitchens, and porches made for a post-win celebration:
- War Eagle Flatts + Tiger Den (combined) — sleeps 16 across 5BR. Book both units together and keep the whole tailgate under one roof — the biggest game-day setup we offer in Auburn.
- Tiger Den — sleeps 9, 3BR.
- War Eagle Flatts — sleeps 7, 2BR.
When to book (the honest version)
Florida and LSU are book-today weekends — a first Gators visit in 15 years plus an LSU trip means those two dates carry the season's demand. Homecoming (Vanderbilt) books next. Southern Miss brings a strong traveling crowd from Hattiesburg, so don't sleep on Sep 12 either. Arkansas and Samford are your value weekends — same Jordan-Hare Saturday, friendlier prices.
Why book direct with Stay'ca
Every home is listed on Airbnb and Vrbo — booking direct at stayca.life gets you the identical home without the 12–15% guest service fee. Family-owned, rated 4.95★ across 3,300+ guest stays across Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. War Eagle, and come stay awhile, y'all.
FAQ
How many home games does Auburn have in 2026?
Six: Southern Miss (Sep 12), Florida (Sep 19), Vanderbilt/Homecoming (Sep 26), LSU (Oct 24), Arkansas (Nov 7), Samford (Nov 21).
Which weekends sell out first?
Florida and LSU — book those immediately. Homecoming follows.
Is the Iron Bowl at home in 2026?
No — it's at Alabama on November 28. It returns to Jordan-Hare in 2027.
Can one booking sleep our whole group?
Yes — War Eagle Flatts + Tiger Den combined sleeps 16 across five bedrooms.