Alabama Football Announces 2026 A-Day Details

The annual spring scrimmage will take place on April 11 at 1 p.m. CT.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

Alabama Athletics and head football coach Kalen DeBoer announced that the 2026 Golden Flake A-Day spring football game will take place on Saturday, April 11, at 1 p.m. CT inside Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Some modifications will be made to the event due to preparations for a concert the following weekend.

Why it matters

A-Day is an annual tradition that marks the end of spring practice for the Alabama football team and provides fans with their first glimpse of the team ahead of the upcoming season. The event typically draws large crowds to Tuscaloosa.

The details

While additional details surrounding A-Day will be announced at a later date, attendees should note that some modifications will be made relative to upgraded experiences, activations outside the stadium, concessions and premium seating due to preparations for the concert on Saturday, April 18. The annual Walk of Fame ceremony at Denny Chimes, honoring the 2025 captains, will still take place prior to the scrimmage, as will the Walk of Champions.

  • The 2026 Golden Flake A-Day spring football game will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1 p.m. CT.
  • The annual Walk of Fame ceremony at Denny Chimes, honoring the 2025 captains, will take place prior to the scrimmage.
  • The Walk of Champions will also take place prior to the scrimmage.

The players

Kalen DeBoer

The head football coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide.

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What’s next

Additional details surrounding the 2026 A-Day event will be announced at a later date.

The takeaway

A-Day is an important annual tradition for Alabama football fans, providing them with their first look at the team ahead of the upcoming season. While some modifications will be made to the 2026 event, it will still feature the traditional Walk of Fame ceremony and Walk of Champions.