Kirby Smart has been Georgia’s head football coach since the 2016 season, so he’s now going into his 11th year in Athens in 2026.

Quick scoop: How long has Kirby Smart been at Georgia?

  • Kirby Smart was hired and took over as Georgia’s head coach for the 2016 season.
  • As of the 2025 season, reports list him as having coached Georgia from 2016 through 2025.
  • That means he has completed 10 full seasons and is entering his 11th year at Georgia in 2026.

In other words, if you’re wondering “how long Kirby Smart at Georgia,” the answer is: 10 full seasons done, 11th season coming up in 2026.

Extra context and “latest news”

  • A December 2025 piece notes that Smart is working through his 10th year at Georgia and is now the SEC’s longest‑tenured head coach.
  • Coverage in early 2026 describes his “first decade” at Georgia, reinforcing that his Georgia tenure began with the 2016 season.
  • A coaching bio updated for 2026 says he is entering his 11th season as Georgia’s head coach.

Contract and future at Georgia

  • Smart signed an extension in May 2024 that keeps him under contract at Georgia through the 2033 season.
  • That deal makes it clear Georgia plans on him being there for a long run beyond this first decade.

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