Live rates and availability plotted around the stadium.
2026 home games at Williams-Brice Stadium
Every date links to Columbia hotels for that weekend, set to check in the night before the game and out the morning after. Kickoff times without a listing get set during the season.
| Date | Opponent | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 512:45 PM ET | vs Kent State Golden Flashes | home opener |
| Sat, Sep 127:00 PM ET | vs Towson Tigers | SECN+ |
| Sat, Sep 194:15 PM ET | vs Mississippi State Bulldogs | |
| Sat, Oct 3 | vs Kentucky Wildcats | |
| Sat, Oct 24 | vs Tennessee Volunteers | |
| Sat, Nov 7 | vs Texas A&M Aggies | |
| Sat, Nov 21 | vs Georgia Bulldogs |
The money play
Three moves, in order
Every 2026 home date at Williams-Brice Stadium is already public — there's no announcement to wait for. Lock a free-cancellation room in The Vista for the weekends you want while rates are still normal.
The biggest matchups behave like standalone events: hotels fill, minimum-stay rules appear, and discounts close out. Rooms near Williams-Brice Stadium go first, then demand ripples outward through Columbia.
Plans change and tickets fall through. A free-cancellation room costs nothing to drop before the cutoff. Keep it and you're holding a rate that disappeared weeks ago.
FAQ
What airport do I fly into for Williams-Brice Stadium?
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is the main airport, roughly 15 minutes from the venue by car in normal traffic. Expect longer on game days.
Which neighborhoods are best for a College Football game weekend in Columbia?
Most visiting fans stay in The Vista, Downtown Columbia, Five Points or Cayce. The Vista's downtown hotels are 5 minutes from Williams-Brice and handle most game weekends without selling out, but big SEC visits trigger 2-night minimums, so lock in early or fall back to the Cayce and Harbison corridors.
When should I book a hotel for a game at Williams-Brice Stadium?
Book now for any weekend you actually want. The full 2026 schedule is out, and the marquee home dates are the ones hotels reprice first. Grab a free-cancellation rate: if the price drops later you rebook, and if your plans change you cancel free. Waiting only ever helps you on the low-demand games.
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