Georgia Bulldogs Prepare for Annual Spring Game

Fans can watch the 2026 G-Day scrimmage on SEC Network+/ESPN+.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 4:54pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a Georgia football game, with sharp, overlapping planes of red, black, and white representing the team's colors and the fractured, multi-perspective nature of the sport.The annual Georgia spring game offers a first look at the Bulldogs' roster ahead of the upcoming season.Athens Today

Georgia football will hold its annual spring game, known as G-Day, on Saturday, April 18, 2026. This will be the final practice of the spring for the Bulldogs, who welcomed over 40 new players to the roster this offseason. The game will be broadcast on SEC Network+/ESPN+ and can be streamed online.

Why it matters

The spring game is an important event for Georgia fans to get an early look at the team's new talent and see how the Bulldogs are shaping up ahead of the upcoming season. Head coach Kirby Smart has emphasized the importance of practice reps and player development during the offseason.

The details

The G-Day game will kick off at 1 p.m. EDT and can be streamed online through the WatchESPN platform. Fans can also listen to the game on the Georgia Bulldogs radio network. The rosters for the two teams have not yet been released, but Smart has said the team is focused on building depth and getting players as many reps as possible during spring practice.

  • The Georgia spring game is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1 p.m. EDT.

The players

Kirby Smart

The head football coach of the Georgia Bulldogs, who has emphasized the importance of player development and getting as many reps as possible during the offseason.

Gunner Stockton

The Georgia quarterback who will be looking to showcase his skills during the spring game.

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What they’re saying

“We're practicing. I mean, I don't know what you want me to say. We're lifting, we're running, we're practicing. We're practicing ones, twos, threes.”

— Kirby Smart, Head Coach

What’s next

Fans will have to wait until the rosters are released to see the full lineup of players participating in the 2026 G-Day spring game.

The takeaway

The annual Georgia spring game is an important event for the Bulldogs as they look to build depth and evaluate their talented roster ahead of the upcoming season. Fans will get an early glimpse of the team's new additions and how the program is progressing under coach Kirby Smart.