Updated Saturday, September 5, 2026. This page updates every game week.
Alabama plays today at 12:00 p.m. ET (11 a.m. Central) against East Carolina in Tuscaloosa, on ABC. The No. 13 Crimson Tide open the season at home with an official depth chart already released and Keelon Russell at quarterback.
ALABAMA FOOTBALL · SATURDAY, SEPT. 5
East Carolina at No. 13 Alabama
Bryant Denny Stadium · Tuscaloosa
| Kickoff | 12:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. CT |
| TV | ABC |
| Streaming | ESPN app with a TV login, or any live TV service that carries your local ABC station; free over the air with an antenna |
| Next game | Saturday, September 12 at Kentucky, the first SEC game of the season |
Kickoff by time zone
| Eastern | Central | Mountain | Arizona | Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 p.m. | 11:00 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. |
More on Today’s Game
The official two deep is on our Alabama depth chart, the full season is on the Alabama football schedule, and every SEC score updates live on SEC football scores. ABC’s full weekend lineup, including Clemson at LSU tonight, is on our ABC schedule.
The Bottom Line
Alabama kicks off at noon ET, 11 a.m. Central, today on ABC against East Carolina. The SEC schedule starts next Saturday at Kentucky.