Florida State's highly anticipated season opener against Alabama is scheduled for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff on Saturday, August 30, 2025. This marquee matchup will not only mark the beginning of the Seminoles' 2025 football season but also serve as the debut of the newly renovated Doak Campbell Stadium.
SEC/ACC opening weekend kickoff/broadcasts
Aug 30, Saturday
Syracuse-Tennessee (Atlanta), noon ET ABC
Alabama at Florida State, 3:30 pm ABC
LSU at Clemson, 7:30 pm ABC
Aug 31, Sunday
South Carolina-Virginia Tech (Atlanta), 3 pm ESPN— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) May 13, 2025The extensive $265 million renovation project, underway since 2023, aims to modernize the 74-year-old stadium.