ATLANTA — Football fans are gearing up for a major weekend in Atlanta when the Dawgs and Crimson Tide battle it out for SEC bragging rights.
Not only does the game play a pivotal role in shaping the College Football Playoff, but it's also a battle between two big-game rivals and a now-superstar coach who learned under the wings of maybe the greatest ever.
It's safe to say the atmosphere at Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be electric come Saturday afternoon. Here is the most important information you need to know about when the game starts and how to watch it this weekend.
What time is kickoff for Georgia-Alabama?
Although Georgia vs. Alabama is slated to begin at 4 p.m. on CBS, all SEC on CBS games actually kick off 10 minutes after the scheduled start time. All its 3:30 p.m. games didn't kick off until 3:40 p.m. each of the past several seasons, meaning Georgia and Alabama likely won't get going until around 4:10 p.m. once the teams take the field and do the coin toss, which usually starts when the broadcast comes on the air at 4 p.m., historically.
Where is the SEC Championship Game?
The SEC Championship Game is played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia -- the home stadium of the NFL's Atlanta Falcons and MLS's Atlanta United FC.
What channel is the Georgia-Alabama game on?
The SEC Championship Game airs exclusively on CBS.
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