Kickoff time announced for Alabama’s first football game of the 2025 season against Florida State
The Alabama Crimson Tide will open their 2025 football season with a highly anticipated matchup against the Florida State Seminoles on Saturday, August 30, 2025. This game marks the first time Alabama will begin a season on the road since 2020 and the first non-conference road pairing to start a season since 2000 at UCLA. The game will be held at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, and will be broadcast nationally on ABC.
A Historic Season Opener
This season opener is significant for several reasons. It is the first time Alabama will play in Tallahassee, marking a new chapter in the storied history of both programs. The game also serves as the inaugural event in a home-and-home series between the two teams, with Florida State set to host Alabama in 2025 and the return game scheduled for 2026 in Tuscaloosa.
Alabama’s 2025 Schedule
Following the season opener against Florida State, Alabama’s 2025 football schedule includes:
- September 6: ULM (Home)
- September 13: Wisconsin (Home)
- September 20: Open Date
- September 27: at Georgia
- October 4: Vanderbilt (Home)
- October 11: at Missouri
- October 18: Tennessee (Home)
- October 25: at South Carolina
- November 1: Open Date
- November 8: LSU (Home)
- November 15: Oklahoma (Home)
- November 22: Eastern Illinois (Home)
- November 29: at Auburn
The SEC Championship Game is scheduled for December 6 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Florida State’s 2025 Schedule
Florida State’s 2025 football schedule includes:
- August 30: Alabama (Home)
- September 6: East Texas A&M (Home)
- September 20: Kent State (Home)
- September 26: at Virginia (Friday)
- October 4: Miami (Home)
- October 11: Pittsburgh (Home)
- October 18: at Stanford
- November 1: Wake Forest (Home)
- November 8: at Clemson
- November 15: Virginia Tech (Home)
- November 21: at NC State (Friday)
- November 29: at Florida
The full schedule was released by Florida State University Athletics on January 27, 2025.
The Alabama vs. Florida State season opener is expected to be a marquee matchup, attracting national attention. Both teams have storied histories and are looking to make a statement in the early part of the season. The game will feature high-profile players and coaching staffs, adding to the excitement and anticipation surrounding this historic matchup.
Tickets for the Alabama vs. Florida State game are available through various platforms, including the official Florida State Athletics website and third-party ticket vendors. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets early, as this highly anticipated game is expected to sell out quickly.
The Alabama vs. Florida State season opener on August 30, 2025, is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated games of the college football season. With both teams boasting rich traditions and talented rosters, fans can expect an exciting and competitive matchup. As the game approaches, further details regarding kickoff times and television coverage will be announced, so fans should stay tuned for updates.
