Ole Miss to play Virginia Tech in 2026 for the 2026 SEC/ACC Challenge

LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 28: Head coach Chris Beard of the Mississippi Rebels reacts during the first half against the Brigham Young Cougars in the Rady Children’s Invitational at LionTree Arena on November 28, 2024 in La Jolla, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)

ESPN announced the matchups for the 2026 SEC/ACC Challenge on Friday sending Ole Miss to Blacksburg, Virginia for a road game with Virginia Tech on Tuesday, December 1 in the Cassell Coliseum.

Tip times and TV designations will be announced at a later date.

This marks the fourth year of the annual series between the two conferences, pitting two of the best leagues against each other during the non-conference slate. Ole Miss has gone 2-1 through the event, picking up wins over eventual Final Four team NC State in 2023 and on the road at Louisville in 2024.

Following a seven-all split between the two conferences in year one, the SEC dominated 14-2 in 2024 before coming out on top 9-7 in 2025. Overall, the SEC leads the ACC in the first three seasons 30-16.

Season ticket renewals will be available for the 2026-27 season beginning July 1. New season tickets may be purchased now at OleMissTix.com.

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