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Alabama's A-Day Spring Game Not on TV This Year
Crimson Tide fans will have to attend in person to watch the annual scrimmage.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:40pm
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The absence of a televised broadcast for Alabama's annual A-Day spring game leaves many passionate fans unable to watch the action remotely.Tuscaloosa TodayAlabama's annual A-Day spring football game will not be broadcast on television this year, unlike in previous seasons when the event was aired on ESPN or SEC Network. The two-hour scrimmage will only be accessible to fans who attend in person at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa.
Why it matters
Alabama has some of the most passionate college football fans in the country, many of whom live outside the Tuscaloosa area and would appreciate a viewing option for the spring game. The decision to not televise the event is part of a broader trend, as other SEC schools like Auburn and Florida have also opted out of broadcasting their spring games nationally.
The details
While the local media will have access to cover the A-Day game, the only way for fans to watch the action will be to attend the free, open-to-the-public event at 1 p.m. on April 15. Some schools have reduced the scrimmage elements of their spring games in recent years, instead focusing more on drills and series to entertain fans in attendance.
- Alabama's A-Day spring game is scheduled for April 15, 2023 at 1 p.m.
The players
Katie Windham
BamaCentral assistant editor who discussed the decision to not televise Alabama's A-Day spring game.
What they’re saying
“I think that if it is a true scrimmage, it would be beneficial to both the fans and the networks to put the spring games back on television. Different college football fanbases, especially in the SEC, will scarf down any football content they can get any time of year.”
— Katie Windham, BamaCentral Assistant Editor
What’s next
If there is enough interest from fans, it's possible Alabama and other schools could decide to broadcast their spring games on television platforms in the future.
The takeaway
The decision to not televise Alabama's A-Day spring game is part of a broader trend across college football, as some programs have opted to limit access to their spring scrimmages. While this may benefit the teams in terms of film and scouting, it leaves many passionate fans without a way to watch the action remotely.
