TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida A&M University Athletics has announced kickoff times for the Rattlers' six home games during the 2026 football season, giving Rattler Nation the opportunity to plan for what promises to be a must-see year inside historic Bragg Memorial Stadium.

Head coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. and the Rattlers will open their home slate on Saturday, Aug. 29 against Albany State at 7 p.m., welcoming fans back to the Highest of Seven Hills for the first time in the new campaign.

FAMU will host three consecutive prime-time home contests to begin the year, with Tennessee State visiting on Sept. 19 at 7 p.m., followed by Alabama A&M on Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. — giving Tallahassee three Friday nights under the lights to open the home schedule.

The back half of the home schedule shifts to afternoon kickoffs, beginning with the annual Homecoming celebration on Oct. 24 when Arkansas-Pine Bluff comes to town at 3 p.m. One of the most celebrated weekends in HBCU culture, FAMU Homecoming annually draws thousands of alumni, supporters and fans from across the country to the Capitol City.

Southern University visits Bragg Memorial Stadium on Oct. 31 at 3 p.m. in a marquee SWAC showdown, before the Rattlers close out their home docket on Senior Day — Nov. 14 — against Mississippi Valley State at 3 p.m., honoring the players who have given their all in Orange and Green.

Season tickets for the 2026 FAMU Football season are on sale now. Fans are encouraged to secure their seats early at FAMUAthletics.com/tickets.

2026 FAMU HOME FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Date	Opponent	Kickoff
Aug. 29	Albany State	7 p.m.
Sept. 19	Tennessee State	7 p.m.
Sept. 26	Alabama A&M	7 p.m.
Oct. 24	Arkansas-Pine Bluff	3 p.m.	Homecoming
Oct. 31	Southern University	3 p.m.
Nov. 14	Mississippi Valley State	3 p.m.	Senior Day