SEC GamedayAuburn at Ole Miss12: Weekend Guide
Final: Ole Miss12 45, Auburn 15 Official recap
Auburn travels to Oxford for an early SEC Network kickoff at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Here’s what fans of both teams need for the weekend.
- Date: Sat., Oct. 31, 2026
- Kickoff: 12:45 p.m. ET (11:45 a.m. CT)
- TV: SEC Network
- Venue: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, Miss.
- Address: All-American Drive and Hill Drive, Oxford, MS 38677
How to Watch and Stream
- TV: SEC Network, 12:45 p.m. ET / 11:45 a.m. CT.
- On game day, you can stream it on the ESPN app by signing in with a TV provider or an ESPN subscription that includes the channel.
- Radio: the Ole Miss Radio Network carries the game for Rebel fans.
Tickets
- Buy only from official sources. Ole Miss points fans to its official ticket office and its official resale partner, SeatGeek.
- Ole Miss uses NFC tap-and-go mobile tickets. Screenshots and forwarded tickets aren’t valid, so use the ticket transfer feature and add tickets to your phone wallet before you arrive.
Weather
Check the local forecast closer to kickoff. We’ll leave guessing to the weather apps.
Getting There
- Many out-of-town fans fly into Memphis International and drive south to Oxford.
- Ole Miss says vehicles coming in on University Avenue can’t turn right onto Grove Loop this season because of construction at Jones Hall. North-side pickups and drop-offs enter on Jackson Avenue, go down Sorority Row, and leave via Gertrude Ford Boulevard.
- University Avenue stays open for drop-offs until it closes about four hours before kickoff. Loading and unloading is limited to 15 minutes, and unattended vehicles can be towed.
Parking
- Campus parking opens at 7 a.m. on game day.
- Ole Miss says all campus parking is reserved and needs an official Ole Miss gameday parking pass.
- ADA spaces need both an Ole Miss gameday pass and a state-issued ADA credential.
- See the official map and rules at OleMissGameday.com.
Bag Policy
- Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches.
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags.
- Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches.
- Medical exceptions are checked at Gate 16 (east) and Gate 33 (west).
Where to Watch If You’re Not Going
- Any sports bar or home with SEC Network.
- Auburn fans in Auburn and Ole Miss fans around Oxford usually fill local restaurants and bars for road and sold-out games. Call ahead for big groups.
Where Fans Meet
- The Grove is the heart of Ole Miss game day for fans of both teams.
- Ole Miss holds its Walk of Champions before home games. Check OleMissGameday.com for this week’s gameday schedule.
Tailgating Rules
- New this season, The Grove opens to the public for tent setup at 6 p.m. on the Friday before a home game, after a 5:30 p.m. closure for vendor and group setup.
- Follow posted Grove rules and the full stadium policies on OleMissGameday.com.
Food Ideas
- Easy tailgate ideas: wings, sliders, pulled pork, a big pot of chili or queso, and finger desserts. Since it’s Halloween, themed treats are a fun extra.
- With an 11:45 a.m. CT kickoff, a big breakfast or brunch before you walk to the stadium works well.
Where to Stay
- Hotels in Oxford fill fast on home weekends. Look early, or try nearby towns such as Batesville or Tupelo and drive in.
- Some fans stay in the Memphis area and drive down.
Oxford City Guide
Where to eat, stay and tailgate in Oxford.