Kick off the 2026 college football season with every SEC alumni chapter in the DC area. Join us Saturday, August 29 from noon–5pm at Desert 5 Spot near Union Market for Week 0 football, food and drink specials, and a chance to meet fellow (and rival) alums before the real season starts.

The wait is over – SEC football season kicks off Saturday, August 29, and every SEC alumni chapter in the DC area is coming together to celebrate. Join us at Desert 5 Spot, near Union Market from noon to 5pm for a Week 0 watch party spanning two full floors and an outdoor patio. Catch the day’s non-SEC games, including UNC vs. TCU and NC State vs. UVA, and catch up with fellow alums and (friendly) rivals from across the conference. Food and drink specials, good music, and honky-tonk charm make Desert 5 Spot the perfect setting to close out summer before the season really gets going. Bring your gameday gear, bring a friend, and come celebrate the start of another SEC season with your people in the DMV.

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