Aug. 18, 2026
Arkansans will gain front-row access to former coaches, NFL Hall of Famers, analysts courtesy of football club
CONWAY, Ark. (Arkansas TV) — As part of its Arkansas Live initiative, Arkansas TV will be the livestreaming provider for the Little Rock Touchdown Club 2026 season, giving viewers statewide a front-row seat in the room with veteran coaches, NFL Hall of Famers, analysts and others. Each week, starting Aug. 24 and continuing through Nov. 23, Arkansas Live will provide livestreaming coverage of the Little Rock Touchdown Club at arkansastv.gov/arkansaslive.
Founded in 2004, the Little Rock Touchdown Club meets weekly this fall at the DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Little Rock during football season, featuring speakers ranging from college and professional football legends to ESPN hosts, SEC reporters and coaches. The weekly meetings begin Aug. 24 and will continue through Nov. 23.
This year’s speaker lineup will include:
- Monday, Aug. 24 – Ryan Silverfield, University of Arkansas Razorbacks football head coach.
- Monday, Aug. 31 – Emmitt Smith, Three-time Super Bowl Champion, Super Bowl MVP, NFL’s All-time leading rusher, NFL Hall of Famer, College Football Hall of Famer.
- Tuesday, Sept. 8 – Lynn Swann, Four-time Super Bowl Champion, Super Bowl MVP, NFL Hall of Fame, NCAA National Champion, All-American, College Football Hall of Famer.
- Monday, Sept. 14 – Gus Malzahn, Former Arkansas Razorbacks assistant coach, former Arkansas State University head coach, former Auburn University head coach.
- Monday, Sept. 21 – Doug Flutie, Heisman Trophy winner, College Football Hall of Famer.
- Monday, Sept. 28 – Jason Peters, Super Bowl Champion, nine-time Pro Bowl selection, elected to 2010s NFL All-Decade Team.
- Monday, Oct. 5 – John Tyson, CEO of Tyson Foods.
- Monday, Oct. 12 – Will be announced at a later date. *Will be held at Simmons Bank Arena.
- Monday, Oct. 19 – Wally Hall, Assistant Managing Sports Editor for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
- Monday, Oct. 26 – Butch Jones, Arkansas State University Red Wolves football head coach.
- Monday, Nov. 2 – Nathan Brown, University of Central Arkansas Bears football head coach.
- Monday, Nov. 9 – Frank Ragnow, Former Arkansas Razorback Center, Four-time Pro Bowl selection.
- Monday, Nov. 16 – Lance Barrow, Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer, 13-time Emmy Award-winning producer.
- Monday, Nov. 23 – Matt Stinchcomb, College Football Hall of Famer, two-time All-American tackle at the University of Georgia.
Arkansas Live is an initiative from Arkansas TV that brings compelling special events directly to Arkansans via vivid, multi-camera livestreaming. Viewers gain front-row access to some of the most in-demand events across the state, including livestreams from Arkansas Community Foundation, Crystal Bridges, Arkansas Department of Heritage, Winthrop Rockefeller Institute and more.
About Arkansas TV
Arkansas TV, Arkansas’s only statewide public television network, informs and inspires learners of all ages through local storytelling, educational resources and meaningful community partnerships. Local programs can be livestreamed at arkansastv.gov/live and accessed on demand at youtube.com/@arkansastv. Arkansas TV also offers five broadcast services: Arkansas TV (main channel), Create, PBS KIDS, WORLD and AIRS on SAP. Arkansas TV depends on the generosity of Arkansans and the State of Arkansas to continue offering locally produced, Arkansas-focused programming. Additional information is available at arkansastv.gov. Arkansas TV is broadcast on KETS (Little Rock), KEMV (Mountain View), KETG (Arkadelphia), KAFT (Fayetteville), KTEJ (Jonesboro), KETZ (El Dorado), KETS (Russellville), KETS (Forrest City), KETS (Yancy) and KETS (Gaither).
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