Since 1992, the SEC has used a conference championship game to crown its champion. Here's what you need to know for the 2026 SEC Football Championship Game, the 35th edition.
When is the 2026 SEC Championship?
The 2026 SEC Championship is on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026. The title game kickoff time is TBD as of April 27, but the game will air live on ABC.
Where is the 2026 SEC Championship?
The SEC Championship Game is played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. It will be the 10th time the SEC Championship Game has been played in Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the 34th time in Atlanta.
Who is playing in the 2026 SEC Championship?
The teams that finish first and second in the SEC conference standings at the conclusion of the regular season will play for the title.
What are the current SEC standings?
Click or tap here to view the latest SEC standings.
Which division has won the most SEC championships?
From 1992-2023, the SEC East division champion faced the SEC West division champion for the SEC title. The SEC West leads the SEC East with a 19-13 advantage in title games. SEC divisions ended after the 2023 season.
SEC Championship Game history
Here's the list of all-time SEC Championship Game winners. Alabama has the most SEC Championship Game wins with 11. Florida is second with seven.
| Wins | Appearances | PCT | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 16 | .688 | Alabama |
| 7 | 13 | .539 | Florida |
| 6 | 13 | .462 | Georgia |
| 5 | 7 | .714 | LSU |
| 3 | 6 | .500 | Auburn |
| 2 | 5 | .400 | Tennessee |
| 0 | 3 | 0.00 | Arkansas |
| 0 | 2 | 0.00 | Missouri |
| 0 | 1 | 0.00 | Mississippi State |
| 0 | 1 | 0.00 | South Carolina |
| 0 | 1 | 0.00 | Texas |
| Season | Champion | Runner-up | score | MVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Georgia | Alabama | 28-7 | QB Gunnar Stockton, Georgia |
| 2024 | Georgia | Texas | 22-19 (OT) |
CB Daylen Everette, Georgia |
| 2023 | Alabama (West) | Georgia (East) | 27-24 |
QB Jalen Milroe, Alabama |
| 2022 | Georgia (East) | LSU (West) | 50-30 |
QB Stetson Bennett, Georgia |
| 2021 | Alabama (West) | Georgia (East) | 41-24 |
QB Bryce Young, Alabama |
| 2020 | Alabama (West) | Florida (East) | 52-46 |
RB Najee Harris, Alabama |
| 2019 | LSU (West) | Georgia (East) | 37-10 |
QB Joe Burrow, LSU |
| 2018 | Alabama (West) | Georgia (East) | 35-28 |
RB Josh Jacobs, Alabama |
| 2017 | Georgia (East) | Auburn (West) | 28-7 |
LB Roquan Smith, Georgia |
| 2016 | Alabama (West) | Florida (East) | 54-16 |
LB Reuben Foster, Alabama |
| 2015 | Alabama (West) | Florida (East) | 29-15 |
RB Derrick Henry, Alabama |
| 2014 | Alabama (West) | Missouri (East) | 42-13 |
QB Blake Sims, Alabama |
| 2013 | Auburn (West) | Missouri (East) | 59-42 |
RB Tre Mason, Auburnn |
| 2012 | Alabama (West) | Georgia (East) | 32-28 |
RB Eddie Lacy, Alabama |
| 2011 | LSU (West) | Georgia (East) | 42-10 |
CB Tyrann Mathieu, LSU |
| 2010 | Auburn (West) | South Carolina (East) | 56-17 |
QB Cam Newton, Auburn |
| 2009 | Alabama (West) | Florida (East) | 32-13 |
QB Greg McElroy, Alabama |
| 2008 | Florida (East) | Alabama (West) | 31-20 |
QB Tim Tebow, Florida |
| 2007 | LSU (West) | Tennessee (East) | 21-14 |
QB Ryan Perrilloux, LSU |
| 2006 | Florida (East) | Arkansas (West) | 38-28 |
WR Percy Harvin, Florida |
| 2005 | Georgia (East) | LSU (West) | 34-14 |
QB D.J. Shockley, Georgia |
| 2004 | Auburn (West) | Tennessee (East) | 38-28 |
QB Jason Campbell, Auburn |
| 2003 | LSU (West) | Georgia (East) | 34-13 |
RB Justin Vincent, LSU |
| 2002 | Georgia (East) | Arkansas (West) | 30-3 |
QB David Greene, Georgia |
| 2001 | LSU (West) | Tennessee (East) | 31-20 |
QB Matt Mauck, LSU |
| 2000 | Florida (East) | Auburn (West) | 28-6 |
QB Rex Grossman, Florida |
| 1999 | Alabama (West) | Florida (East) | 34-7 |
WR Freddie Milons, Alabama |
| 1998 | Tennessee (East) | Mississippi State (West) | 24-14 |
WR Peerless Price, Tennessee |
| 1997 | Tennessee (East) | Auburn (West) | 30-29 |
QB Peyton Manning, Tennessee |
| 1996 | Florida (East) | Alabama (West) | 45-30 |
QB Danny Wuerffel, Florida |
| 1995 | Florida (East) | Arkansas (West) | 24-3 |
QB Danny Wuerffel, Florida |
| 1994 | Florida (East) | Alabama (West) | 24-23 |
DT Ellis Johnson, Florida |
| 1993 | Florida (East) | Alabama (West) | 28-13 |
QB Terry Dean, Florida |
| 1992 | Alabama (West) | Florida (East) | 28-21 |
CB Antonio Langham, Alabama |
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