Ticket prices drop as Trump plans to attend Tennessee vs Texas football

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Neyland Stadium is set for one of the biggest college football games of the season when No. 1 Texas visits No. 13 Tennessee on Sept. 26, with President Donald Trump expected to attend the SEC showdown.

The high-profile matchup already had national attention thanks to ESPN's College GameDay, but Trump's presence is likely to add even more interest as fans flock to Knoxville for the conference opener.

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Tennessee moved up to No. 13 in the USA TODAY LBM Coaches Poll after winning its third consecutive game. Texas remained atop the rankings following its victory over UTSA and enters its SEC opener as the nation's No. 1 team thanks to a thrilling come-from-behind win against then No. 1 Ohio State.

The game also features two of college football's most recognizable quarterbacks, with Arch Manning leading the Longhorns against Tennessee signal caller Faizon Brandon. Demand for tickets has surged ahead of kickoff, but get-in ticket prices have dropped almost $100 since the president announced his attendance. For fans hoping to be a part of the packed crowd, tickets start at $376.

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As of publication, the cheapest available tickets to see Texas face Tennessee are starting at $376. But, if you want to get closer to the SEC showdown on the field, lower-level tickets are starting at $457.

Texas vs. Tennessee game information

• When: Saturday, Sept. 26
• Where: Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn.
• What time: Noon ET
• Tickets: Starting at $376

Tennessee 2026 football schedule

• Saturday, Sept. 12 – Tennessee vs. Furman, 56-9
• Saturday, Sept. 12 – Tennessee at Georgia Tech, 45-24
• Saturday, Sept. 19 – Tennessee vs. Kennesaw State, 42-9
• Saturday, Sept. 26 – Tennessee vs. Texas – Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. at noon p.m. ET – Tickets starting at $376
• Saturday, Oct. 3 – Tennessee vs. Auburn – Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. at TBD – Tickets starting at $282
• Saturday, Oct. 10 – Tennessee at Arkansas – Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark. at TBD – Tickets starting at $41
• Saturday, Oct. 17 – Tennessee vs. Alabama – Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. at TBD – Tickets starting at $419
• Saturday, Oct. 24 – Tennessee at South Carolina – Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. at TBD – Tickets starting at $184
• Saturday, Nov. 7 – Tennessee vs. Kentucky – Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. at TBD – Tickets starting at $227
• Saturday, Nov. 14 – Tennessee at Texas A&M – Kyle Field in College Stadium, Texas at TBD – Tickets starting at $443
• Saturday, Nov. 21 – Tennessee vs. LSU – Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. at TBD – Tickets starting at $363
• Saturday, Nov. 28 – Tennessee at Vanderbilt – FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. at TBD. – Tickets starting at $230

Texas 2026 football schedule

• Saturday, Sept. 5 – Texas def. Texas State, 59-7
• Saturday, Sept. 12 – Texas def. Ohio State, 24-23
• Saturday, Sept. 19 – Texas def. UTSA, 30-6
• Saturday, Sept. 26 – Texas at Tennessee – Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. at noon ET – Tickets starting at $376
• Saturday, Oct. 10 – Texas vs. Oklahoma – Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas at 3:30 p.m. ET – Tickets starting at $460
• Saturday, Oct. 17 – Texas vs. Florida – Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas at TBD – Tickets starting at $289
• Saturday, Oct. 24 – Texas vs. Ole Miss – Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas at TBD – Tickets starting at $366
• Saturday, Oct. 31 – Texas vs. Mississippi State – Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas at TBD – Tickets starting at $152
• Saturday, Nov. 7 – Texas at Missouri – Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo. at TBD – Tickets starting at $157
• Saturday, Nov. 14 – Texas at LSU – Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. at TBD – Tickets starting at $537
• Saturday, Nov. 21 – Texas vs. Arkansas – Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas at TBD – Tickets starting at $217

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