PENSACOLA, Fla. — Collegiate baseball will take center stage along Pensacola Bay in autumn 2026 when Auburn University faces off against Florida State University in a fall exhibition game at Blue Wahoos Stadium.

The matchup between the Auburn Tigers of the Southeastern Conference and the Florida State Seminoles of the Atlantic Coast Conference is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, with first pitch set for 1:00 p.m. CT, stadium host representatives and sports reporting outlets announced.

Marquee Matchup Headlines Fall Slate

Hosted by the Pensacola Blue Wahoos — the Double-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins — the contest opens an expanded three-weekend college baseball showcase at the downtown waterfront venue. The series brings several top-tier college programs directly to fans in Escambia County and across Northwest Florida.

The 2026 fall exhibition schedule at Blue Wahoos Stadium includes:

• Saturday, Oct. 10: Auburn Tigers vs. Florida State Seminoles (1:00 p.m. CT)
• Saturday, Oct. 17: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
• Saturday, Oct. 24: Florida Gators vs. Troy Trojans

Community Interest Drives Baseball Expansion

The fall lineup builds on previous college showcase games held at the ballpark, providing local families and sports enthusiasts an opportunity to watch premier collegiate teams in Pensacola without traveling out of state.

“Ever since we began hosting fall college baseball at Blue Wahoos Stadium in 2024, the fan response has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Pensacola Blue Wahoos President Jonathan Griffith. “This unprecedented expansion of our NCAA slate helps meet the high demand for our passionate local fans, and helps bring new baseball communities to experience Pensacola’s unique environment and fan experience for the first time.”

Ticket Information and Availability

Tickets for the general public go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. CT. Pensacola Blue Wahoos season ticket holders will receive exclusive early access through a dedicated presale period prior to the public release.

Local fans can purchase tickets online at bluewahoos.com or by calling the Blue Wahoos box office directly at (850) 934-8444.

Sources

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