Ole Miss announced on April 20 that fans are invited to attend Meet the Rebels Day at the Manning Center, where they can meet the 2026 football team. The event will take place on Saturday, April 25, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., and admission is free.
The event offers an opportunity for fans to interact with players and participate in various activities. Attendees will enter through the south entrance of the Manning Center, with lines forming along Manning Way toward Tad Smith Coliseum. Parking is available west of Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, including at SJB Pavilion garage and coliseum lot. Reserved baseball lots east of the stadium are limited to those with baseball parking passes.
Fans seeking autographs should note that player autograph lines operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Each attendee may have one item signed per player, and selfies must be taken quickly across the table. Coaches will not be available for autographs or photos during this event. Additional guidelines include no saving places in line and rejoining at the end if someone leaves their spot.
Other attractions include photo opportunities with trophies such as The Golden Egg, Magnolia Bowl, Sugar Bowl, and others. A special edition of RebTalk hosted by David Kellum will air live from a stage at the north end of the indoor field starting at 10 a.m., featuring Q&A sessions with head coach Pete Golding, other coaches, and Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Keith Carter.
Merchandise including apparel and memorabilia will be available from Ole Miss Authentics during Meet The Rebels Day. Food and drinks can also be purchased onsite.
The day coincides with several other events in Oxford: Ole Miss baseball faces Tennessee at 1 p.m., volleyball plays Arkansas State at 2 p.m., and the Double Decker Arts Festival runs all day.
