The calendar has officially flipped, and the countdown to the 2026 college football season is on. The first major milestone? The Southeastern Conference has just unveiled the schedule for its annual SEC Football Kickoff Media Days, setting the stage for the fall frenzy.

Mark your calendars for July 20-23, as the football world descends on Tampa, Florida. The event will be headquartered at the Tampa Marriott Walter Street and JW Marriott, where coaches, star players, and media will gather to preview what promises to be another thrilling SEC campaign.

For the Crimson Tide faithful, the key date is Wednesday, July 22. That's when new head coach Kalen DeBoer and a contingent of Alabama players will take the podium alongside representatives from Florida, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M. It will be a prime opportunity to hear DeBoer's vision for the program and get a first look at the team's mindset heading into a new era.

Following the media blitz in Tampa, the focus will shift squarely to the field. Alabama will officially kick off its 2026 season on Saturday, September 5th, hosting the East Carolina Pirates. The anticipation is already building, making this summer's Media Days the perfect appetizer for the main course of SEC football.