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The Crimson Tide are home at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Friends or family driving into Tuscaloosa for the game? Send them this page, or find a ride into town.
Alabama football: Roll Tide
Saturdays in Tuscaloosa start on the Quad and end with more than 100,000 people singing "Yea Alabama" inside Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Walk of Champions, the Million Dollar Band, and a standard set by generations of championship teams make the Crimson Tide one of the proudest programs in the sport. When Alabama goes on the road, the fans follow.
2026 Alabama Crimson Tide football schedule
| Date | Opponent | Where | Time / Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 5 | vs East Carolina | Tuscaloosa, AL | Home | W 48-10 |
| Sat, Sep 12 | at Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Away | W 45-17 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | vs Florida State | Tuscaloosa, AL | Home | W 50-36 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | vs South Carolina | Tuscaloosa, AL | Home | 6:00 PM CT |
| Sat, Oct 3 | at Mississippi State | Starkville, MS | Away | Time TBA |
| Sat, Oct 10 | vs Georgia | Tuscaloosa, AL | Home | Time TBA |
| Sat, Oct 17 | at Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | Away | Time TBA |
| Sat, Oct 24 | vs Texas A&M | Tuscaloosa, AL | Home | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 7 | at LSU | Baton Rouge, LA | Away | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 14 | at Vanderbilt | Nashville, TN | Away | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 21 | vs Chattanooga | Tuscaloosa, AL | Home | 1:00 PM CT |
| Sat, Nov 28 | vs Auburn | Tuscaloosa, AL | Home | Time TBA |
Kickoff times shown in CT (Tuscaloosa time). Times marked TBA are set by the TV networks 6 to 12 days before the game.
Alabama away-game road trips from Tuscaloosa
| Game day | Route | Distance | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 12 | Tuscaloosa to Lexington, KY | 459 mi | 7 hr 10 min | |
| Sat, Oct 3 | Tuscaloosa to Starkville, MS | 83 mi | 1 hr 30 min | Find a ride |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Tuscaloosa to Knoxville, TN | 313 mi | 4 hr 55 min | Find a ride |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Tuscaloosa to Baton Rouge, LA | 349 mi | 5 hr 25 min | Find a ride |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Tuscaloosa to Nashville, TN | 246 mi | 3 hr 50 min | Find a ride |
Most students leave late Friday or early Saturday and head back Sunday. A full car splits the gas four or five ways.
How ThumbRides works for away games
- 1Drivers post their open seats. Already driving to the game? Post the trip from Tuscaloosa with your departure time and a per-seat share of the gas.
- 2Riders claim a seat. Search the route, check the driver's profile and reviews, and request a seat. No car on campus needed.
- 3Split the gas, enjoy the game. Pay the driver directly. ThumbRides is free and never takes a cut.
Frequently asked questions
How do Alabama students get to away games?
Most drive. ThumbRides lets Crimson Tide fans who are already driving from Tuscaloosa post their open seats, and students without a car grab one and split the gas. There are no booking fees.
When do rides to Alabama away games leave?
For a Saturday game most cars leave Tuscaloosa late Friday or early Saturday morning, depending on the distance and kickoff time, and come back Sunday.
Which 2026 Alabama away games are drivable?
Kentucky in Lexington, KY (459 mi); Mississippi State in Starkville, MS (83 mi); Tennessee in Knoxville, TN (313 mi); LSU in Baton Rouge, LA (349 mi); Vanderbilt in Nashville, TN (246 mi). The longest drive is Kentucky at about 7 hr 10 min.
What does it cost?
ThumbRides is free. The driver sets a per-seat share of the gas, within the IRS cost-sharing limit, and riders pay the driver directly. ThumbRides never takes a cut.
Is it safe to ride with another student?
Drivers and riders have profiles with verified phone numbers, reviews, and vehicle details, and every trip can be shared live with a friend or parent.
Got a car and a ticket?
Fill your empty seats with Crimson Tide fans and let them cover the gas.