The Stay'ca journal · August 3, 2026
Ole Miss Football 2026: Home Schedule & Where to Stay in Oxford
Ole Miss plays seven home games at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in 2026, and it's a heavyweight slate: LSU under the lights September 19, Georgia in November, Auburn on Halloween — and for the first time in two years, the Egg Bowl comes back to Oxford on Black Friday, November 27. If a Grove Saturday is on your list this fall, here's the schedule and where to sleep, 8 minutes from the Square.
Ole Miss 2026 home schedule
| Date | Opponent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 12 | Charlotte | Home opener · 6:45 PM |
| Sat, Sep 19 | LSU | Magnolia Bowl · night game — book now |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Missouri | |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Auburn | Halloween in Oxford |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Georgia | Marquee weekend — book now |
| Sat, Nov 21 | Wofford | 11 AM kick |
| Fri, Nov 27 | Mississippi State | THE EGG BOWL · Black Friday · 11 AM |
The Rebels open the season September 6 against Louisville in Nashville — a neutral-site game, so your first Oxford weekend is September 12. 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 Oxford for game day
Oxford on a football weekend is the toughest hotel market in Mississippi — and the Grove starts early, so staying close matters. Our Oxford home puts you 8 minutes from the Square and the Grove:
- House of Rivals — Rebel Row — sleeps 6, 2BR. New to our lineup for the 2026 season: walkable evenings on the Square, quick morning run to the Grove, and the same fee-free direct booking as all our homes.
Bringing a bigger crew, or found us after Rebel Row was booked? We also host in Starkville and Auburn — and for the Egg Bowl, either side of the rivalry works: sleep in Oxford for the game, or base in Starkville and caravan up.
When to book (the honest version)
LSU (Sep 19), Georgia (Nov 7), and the Egg Bowl (Nov 27) are book-it-today weekends. Oxford's marquee dates are claimed months out, and Thanksgiving week compounds the Egg Bowl demand — families come for the holiday and stay for the game. Charlotte, Missouri, and Wofford weekends are gentler; 4–8 weeks out is usually fine.
Why book direct with Stay'ca
The same home you'd find on Airbnb or Vrbo, without the 12–15% guest service fee at checkout. Family-owned, Mississippi-based, rated 4.95★ across 3,300+ guest stays — and if you have a question, you're texting the family, not a call center. Come stay awhile, y'all.
FAQ
What are the biggest Ole Miss home games in 2026?
LSU (Sep 19), Georgia (Nov 7), Auburn on Halloween (Oct 31), and the Egg Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Fri, Nov 27).
When is the 2026 Egg Bowl?
Friday, November 27 — Black Friday — at Vaught-Hemingway in Oxford, 11:00 AM kickoff.
How early should I book for LSU or the Egg Bowl?
Now. Marquee Oxford weekends are claimed months ahead, and holiday travel stacks on top of Egg Bowl demand.
Is the season opener in Oxford?
No — Ole Miss opens against Louisville in Nashville on September 6. The first home game is Charlotte on September 12.