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2026 SEC Media Days: Full schedule, which coaches and players are speaking
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Courtney Martinez , WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 20, 2026
· 2 min read
The Southeastern Conference will host its annual media days with the 2026 college football season only a few weeks away.Atlanta hosted last year’s SEC Media Days. This year, they are taking place in Tampa, Florida. The 2026 SEC Media Days will open Monday with a state of the conference address fr...
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Key takeaway The 2026 SEC Media Days will open Monday with a state of the conference address from Commissioner Greg Sankey.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
With the 2026 SEC Media Days taking place in Tampa, Florida, Atlanta fans will have to look elsewhere for local college football news, at least for now. However, University of Georgia head coach Kirby Smart's scheduled appearance on Tuesday will likely be of great interest to local fans, given the team's strong following in the area. Channel 2's live coverage from Tampa will provide Atlanta viewers with a chance to stay up-to-date on the latest developments from the SEC. The fact that Atlanta hosted last year's SEC Media Days suggests that the city has a strong reputation for supporting major college football events, and it will be worth watching to see if the event returns to Atlanta in the future. For now, local fans will have to content themselves with following the action from afar, but with the college football season just around the corner, excitement is likely to build quickly.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The Southeastern Conference will host its annual media days with the 2026 college football season only a few weeks away.Atlanta hosted last year’s SEC Media Days. This year, they are taking place in Tampa, Florida. The 2026 SEC Media Days will open Monday with a state of the conference address fr...
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