Alabama will face Florida State in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season, a matchup that already generated plenty of buzz early in the summer. Fans of both perennial powerhouses have been flocking to grab tickets to this epic battle, which could be one of the best tilts of the early portion of the season.
Seminoles QB Thomas Castellanos — who transferred from BC via the portal this offseason — doused some gas on the flames of this upcoming matchup in June. He said that 'Bama, which was led by legendary coach Nick Saban from 2007 to 2023, "won't have Saban to save them" when Florida State hosts the Tide.
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Talk about confidence! The Seminoles will certainly have their work cut out for them, as the program finished a paltry 2-10 in 2024. Alabama, meanwhile, went 9-4 (and 5-3 in SEC games). Castellanos should help in a major way, as DJ Uiagalelei struggled mightily under center for FSU last year.
Alabama, meanwhile, will be moving on from a mobile QB now that Jalen Milroe has been drafted by the NFL's Seattle Seahawks. It remains to be seen which QB Kalen DeBoer will make his starter in 2025, but whichever option he runs with will enjoy one of the best offensive lines and top receiver rooms in the nation.
There's pressure on this season-opener, certainly, as both coaches need to prove themselves with big victory to start the season.
Want to experience the Florida State vs. Alabama season-opener in person? Here's everything you need to know about the Seminoles vs. Tide in 2025, including kickoff date and time and links to the best and cheapest tickets.
Florida State vs. Alabama State 2025 tickets
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Alabama and Florida State will face off in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season. The game will be held at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, FL. The stadium can hold nearly 80,000 people.
Tickets are available now on StubHub! Ticket prices start at about $350, with some of the best deals priced around $415.
For up-to-date pricing and seat availability, click the link below.
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Florida State vs. Alabama 2025 date, time
- Date: Sat., Aug. 30
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Florida State hosts Alabama on Saturday, Aug. 30. The game will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee.
Doak Campbell Stadium seating map
Here's the seating map for Doak Campbell Stadium for the FSU-Bama game in Week 1:
Florida State football schedule 2025
Below is a breakdown of the Seminoles' 2025 football schedule. You can purchase tickets to any Florida State game here.
| Date | Time (ET) | Opponent |
| Aug. 30 | 3:30 p.m. | vs. Alabama |
| Sep. 6 | 12:00 p.m. | vs. East Texas A&M |
| Sep. 20 | TBD | vs. Kent State |
| Sep. 26 | 7:00 p.m. | @ Virginia |
| Oct. 4 | TBD | vs. Miami FL |
| Oct. 11 | TBD | vs. Pittsburgh |
| Oct. 18 | 10:30 p.m. | @ Stanford |
| Nov. 1 | TBD | vs. Wake Forest |
| Nov. 8 | TBD | @ Clemson |
| Nov. 15 | TBD | vs. Virginia Tech |
| Nov. 21 | 8:00 p.m. | @ NC State |
| Nov. 29 | TBD | @ Florida |
Alabama football schedule 2025
Here's the full schedule for the Tide's 2025 season. You can buy tickets for any 'Bama game by clicking the link here.
| Date | Time (ET) | Opponent |
| Aug. 30 | 3:30 p.m. | @ Florida State |
| Sep. 6 | 7:45 p.m. | vs. LA-Monroe |
| Sep. 13 | 12:00 p.m. | vs. Wisconsin |
| Sep. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | @ Georgia |
| Oct. 4 | TBD | vs. Vanderbilt |
| Oct. 11 | 12:00 p.m. | @ Missouri |
| Oct. 18 | TBD | vs. Tennessee |
| Oct. 25 | TBD | @ South Carolina |
| Nov. 8 | TBD | vs. LSU |
| Nov. 15 | TBD | vs. Oklahoma |
| Nov. 22 | 2:00 p.m. | vs. Eastern IL |
| Nov. 29 | TBD | @ Auburn |