Week 1 location
"College GameDay Built by The Home Depot" will be in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the LSU Quad for Clemson at LSU. It will be the program's 500th show on the road and LSU head coach Lane Kiffin will join live on set.
Who is the celebrity picker for Week 1?
Country singer/songwriter Lainey Wilson, a Louisiana native, was announced as the celebrity guest picker for Week 1.
Special fan opportunities
The Home Depot Hype Hat
Step into the THD Hype Hat, an immersive hype room packed with lights, music, and the GameDay crew. It's your chance to show just how fired up you are for your team and walk away with the ultimate shareable.
The Home Depot Sign Making Station
Forget your sign? No worries! We'll give you everything you need to create one and be part of the action.
Enter for a chance to win premium on-camera seats and special GameDay merch
Here's to another great year of college football �� pic.twitter.com/tyQos3Bqtc
- College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) September 3, 2026
Where to watch
"College GameDay" airs 9 a.m.-noon on ESPN and ESPNU and is available for streaming through the ESPN App. ESPN's social and digital pre-pre-game show "Countdown to College GameDay" begins at 8:30 AM ET weekly.
