Sunday, September 6, 2026
Music City Kickoff – Ole Miss vs Louisville
The Ole Miss Rebels and University of Louisville Cardinals will open their 2026 college football seasons in the first-ever Music City Kickoff at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 6. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CST, and the nationally televised matchup will air on ABC. The Labor Day weekend neutral-site contest, brought to Nashville by the Nashville Sports Council in partnership with ESPN Events, will feature a compelling SEC-ACC showdown in the heart of Music City.
This matchup marks the second meeting between the programs. Their first came in the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in Atlanta, a neutral-site season opener won by Ole Miss, 43-24. While both teams have previously competed at Nissan Stadium, the 2026 Music City Kickoff will be their first meeting at the venue.
Tickets for the Music City Kickoff will go on sale on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The Rebels will serve as the home team and be seated on the west side of the stadium, and the Cardinals will be the visiting team, seated on the east side.
For additional information, visit NashvilleSports.com/blog/MusicCityKickoff.
Stadium Policies
Signs no larger than standard poster board (28″ x 22″) are allowed in the stadium; however, they may not be affixed to any part of the stadium (railing, wall, etc.). Be sure the sign does not block the view of other patrons. Banners deemed objectionable will be removed and confiscated. Banners or flags on sticks or poles are strictly prohibited.
During concerts and other non-sporting events, permissible signage guidelines are subject to change based on artist and/or management discretion. All updates will be communicated via www.nissanstadium.com or on the Nissan Stadium social channels.
Still cameras are permitted in Nissan Stadium; however, a camera cannot be carried into the stadium in its own bag. Professional sized zoom lenses over 6″ are not permitted. Please note, cases cannot be larger than 4.5” x 6.5” per the stadium’s Clear Bag Policy.
Concerts and special events may have other restrictions or limitations on cameras and video devices. Please check each event page for details.
We strongly encourage fans not to bring any type of bag to Nissan Stadium to expedite entry at the gates, but if you need to bring personal items to the game, please familiarize yourself with the NFL’s Clear Bag Policy.
Clear bags must be 12″ x 12″ x 6″ or smaller. All styles of clear bags are acceptable as long as they are 12″ x 12″ x 6″ or smaller. This includes clear cinch sacks, clear diaper bags, gallon ziploc bags, etc. Guests will not be allowed to empty and collapse a non-approved bag into a clear bag.
Non-transparent bags can be no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5,” even if you are placing it inside your larger clear bag. Non-transparent bags are still subject to inspection by security personnel at the gates.
The clear bag policy is in effect for all Nissan Stadium Events, NFL and non-NFL.
Storage Lockers Available! Lockers for oversized bags and prohibited items not allowed into the stadium are available for rent outside Gates 3 and 9, starting at $10. Do not discard or hide prohibited bags or items outside of the stadium gates or in the perimeter landscaping. All unattended items will be confiscated.
For the safety of all our guests, containers cannot be carried into Nissan Stadium. This includes coolers, glass bottles and cans. If you have a medical need, please see any of our security staff members for assistance.
Please note, empty, clear, soft-sided bottles are allowed inside the stadium.
The NFL, Tennessee Titans, and Nissan Stadium are committed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for all guests, both in Nissan Stadium and in the parking lots. We want all guests attending our events to enjoy their experience. Guests are responsible for their conduct as well as the conduct of their guests and/or persons occupying their seats.
To report any issues, text issue and location to 615.205.3699 or call 615.565.4494.
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:
- any non-transparent bag larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″
- coolers or containers, including glass bottles, cans (aerosol and non-aerosol), thermos, hard plastic tumbler
- metal flasks, metal cigar/cigarette cases
- seat cushions, folding and/or standalone chairs
- umbrellas
- strollers or baby seats
- camera lenses over 6″, video cameras/recording devices, tripods
- poles, selfie sticks, sticks of any kind
- drones, unmanned aircraft
- horns, whistles or other noisemakers
- weapons of any kind, this includes any item with a blade (pocket knives, scissors, etc.)
- outside food/beverages
- illegal drugs or substances, any alcoholic beverage
- animals, except service animals assisting guests with disabilities
- footballs, inflatable balls, balloons
- any headwear or apparel with hazardous attachments including, but not limited to, spikes and blades
- lights (flashlights, LED lights, etc.)
- anything that creates a nuisance or disruption
- inflatable costumes
- clothing displaying offensive messages/language
During concerts and other non-sporting events, additions may be made to the prohibited items list, at the discretion of the artist and/or management. All updates will be communicated via the Nissan Stadium website and social media channels.
*Please note lotion sunscreen is permitted, but aerosol sunscreen is prohibited.
Only clear, soft-sided empty water bottles are allowed. Hard-sided and non-transparent bottles (metal, hard plastic, etc..) are not permitted.
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