When the Alabama Crimson Tide takes the field for the first week of the upcoming season this fall, they will be playing in one of the premier non-conference showdowns against the Florida State Seminoles in Tallahassee.
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According to a report issued this morning from Brett McMurphy, we now know the kickoff time for Bama’s game and that of other first-week matchups. The contest begins at 3:30 p.m. EST on Saturday, August 30 (2:30 p.m. CST) on ABC.
BREAKING:
Alabama’s season opener vs. Florida State will kickoff at 3:30pm ET in Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday, August 30. The game will be broadcasted on ABC.
No night game in Tallahassee. pic.twitter.com/amloyK88xx
— Sidelines – Bama (@SSN_Alabama) May 13, 2025
Many were hoping for a night game given the magnitude of the two programs facing off and also the recent renovations made at Doak Campbell Stadium; however, things did not shake out that way. Instead, the Tide gets the challenge of heading even further South and playing during the heat of the day in late August.
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Now that the game is officially on the calendar, fans can begin looking forward to the college football season and make their plans for week one.
Michael Brauner is a Senior Sports Analyst and Contributing Writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @MBraunerWNSP and hear him every weekday morning from 6 to 9 a.m. on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5, available free online.
