BATON ROUGE, La. – LSU returns to Tiger Stadium Saturday morning for an SEC showdown with No. 16 Mississippi State, and Tiger fans will need to get an early start for the 11:07 a.m. kickoff on ESPN.
With the Tigers looking to bounce back from last week's overtime loss at Kentucky, Saturday's matchup promises a busy morning on campus, highlighted by the traditional Victory Hill procession, live entertainment, pregame festivities and a military flyover.
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Campus parking lots will open at 5 a.m., while the Bud Light Fan Zone and several other activities get underway at 8 a.m.
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One of the biggest attractions of every LSU home game, the team's walk down Victory Hill, is scheduled for 8:52 a.m., followed by Mike the Tiger and the Golden Band from Tigerland.
Here is the complete schedule of events for Saturday's LSU-Mississippi State game.
LSU-Mississippi State Game Day Schedule
Saturday, October 17, 2026
5:00 a.m. – LSU campus parking lots open.
6:30 a.m. – LSU SportShop opens.
8:00 a.m. – LSU Athletic Ticket Office opens.
8:00 a.m. – Pete Maravich Assembly Center (PMAC) opens to the public.
8:00 a.m. – Bud Light Fan Zone opens in front of the PMAC.
8:00 a.m. – The Phunky Monkeys perform at the Bud Light Fan Zone.
8:00 a.m. – L-Club Tailgate opens inside the PMAC. Enter through the southwest portal near Mike's Habitat.
Victory Hill Schedule
8:42 a.m. – LSU Spirit Squads gather on Victory Hill.
8:45 a.m. – LSU football team departs the Lod Cook Alumni Center.
8:45 a.m. – LSU Homecoming Court marches down Victory Hill.
8:47 a.m. – L-Club letterwinners walk down Victory Hill.
8:48 a.m. – Tiger Athletic Foundation Oaks members walk down Victory Hill.
8:50 a.m. – LSU football team arrives at Victory Hill.
8:52 a.m. – LSU players and coaches walk down Victory Hill.
8:54 a.m. – Mardi Gras Mike Float travels down Victory Hill.
8:55 a.m. – Ford truck procession down Victory Hill.
8:56 a.m. – Mike the Tiger rides down Victory Hill in a golf cart.
8:58 a.m. – Golden Band from Tigerland marches down Victory Hill.
9:00 a.m. – LSU football team arrives at the Jeff Boss Locker Room.
Pregame Entertainment and Radio Coverage
9:00 a.m. – LSU Game Day pregame radio show begins with Hunt Palmer, Brandon Taylor and Marlon Favorite.
9:15 a.m. – LSU Golden Band from Tigerland performs inside the PMAC.
9:35 a.m. – LSU Band arrives inside Tiger Stadium.
10:30 a.m. – LSU Sports Radio Network begins its live broadcast from Tiger Stadium with Chris Blair, Jacob Hester and Gordy Rush. Fans can listen free at LSUsports.net/live or through the LSU Sports Mobile App.
Pregame Ceremonies and Kickoff
10:46 a.m. – Guest captains Chris Carrier, Bo Harris, Gordy Rush and Nicky Savoie are recognized.
10:51 a.m. – Golden Band from Tigerland performs its traditional pregame show inside Tiger Stadium.
10:55 a.m. – Moment of Reflection.
10:55:30 a.m. – LSU Alma Mater.
10:58 a.m. – National Anthem and military flyover.
11:01 a.m. – LSU departs the locker room.
11:02:30 a.m. – LSU introduction video plays on Tiger Stadium videoboards.
11:03 a.m. – Mississippi State takes the field.
11:04 a.m. – LSU takes the field.
11:04 a.m. – Coin toss at midfield.
11:07 a.m. – KICKOFF: LSU vs. Mississippi State (ESPN).
Special In-Game Recognitions
Several special presentations are scheduled throughout Saturday's game.
First Quarter
• First timeout – Super Chevy Soldier Salute
• Second timeout – LSU Board of Supervisors recognition
• End of first quarter – FMOL Geaux Hero recognition
Second Quarter
• First timeout – Council of Deans recognition
• Third timeout – Miss Louisiana USA recognition
Third Quarter
• Second timeout – Military flyover crew recognition
Halftime Entertainment
The Golden Band from Tigerland will take the field for its halftime performance, followed by a presentation of LSU's Homecoming Court.
Game Information
Matchup: No. 16 Mississippi State at No. 22 LSU
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Location: Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Kickoff: 11:07 a.m. CT
Television: ESPN
Radio: LSU Sports Radio Network
LSU Record: 4-2 (1-2 SEC)
With an unusually early kickoff, fans planning to watch the Victory Hill procession should arrive on campus well ahead of 8:45 a.m. to allow time for parking and walking to the stadium area.
