7Ce73B5C 89Fb 4927 8Ea0 117529949C85 E1788539985638 — The pregame show has been extended to three hours in 2026. (SEC Nation)

Prior to Auburn’s season opener this Saturday in Atlanta, the Tigers will be the focus of SEC Network’s pregame show.

SEC Nation is bringing their new-look gameday show to Atlanta as Auburn gets ready to play Baylor.

Whether you’re going to the game or just want to watch from home, here is everything you need to know to get ready for Week 1.

SEC Nation to set up at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

This week, host Matt Barrie and Co. will be live from International Plaza outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium with the show starting at 9AM eastern time. It’s the 13th year of the pregame show but this year, it will have plenty of new faces and an extra hour of analysis.

Barrie is the new host, taking over for Laura Rutledge who has moved into NFL coverage. Meanwhile, analysts Tim Tebow, Roman Harper and Paul Finebaum are back.

Finebaum will also host his daily talk show in Atlanta on Friday, Sept. 4 from 3-7PM eastern time.

But if you’re not headed across the state line for the game, here’s how you can watch from home:

What: SEC Nation
When: 8-11AM | Saturday, Sept. 5
Watch: SEC Network | Stream on ESPN app

The SEC Network will also air the Marty & McGee show right after SEC Nation, airing from 11-11:45AM before the channel’s first kickoff of the day.

Auburn vs. Baylor

While the Tigers had to travel to Waco last year for this game, Auburn will not get to show off the Jordan-Hare Stadium atmosphere in Week 1 as the two teams will meet in Atlanta for the Aflac Kickoff Game.

It will be the Auburn debut for coach Alex Golesh along with several key players including new starting quarterback Byrum Brown.

Here’s what you need to know: