Thanksgiving in New England wouldn’t be complete without the roar of fans filling high school football fields across the region. These games unite students, alumni, and the broader community in a way few events can. Bleachers fill with familiar faces, and the air buzzes with stories of past seasons, legendary plays, and new memories in the making.
More Than Just a Game
It’s not only about the action on the field; it’s the spirit of community that makes this tradition so special. Attending these games is a chance to bond with neighbors, reconnect with old friends, and share the joy of a time-honored ritual with younger generations. This Thanksgiving, join your local game to be part of the excitement and tradition that keeps New England communities so connected.
Special Two-Day Event at Fenway Park
This year, Fenway Park will host four of New England's classic Thanksgiving rivalry games over two days:
Tuesday, November 26:
- 5:00 PM: Nantucket vs. Martha’s Vineyard
- 7:30 PM: Stoneham vs. Reading
Wednesday, November 27:
- 4:00 PM: Lawrence vs. Central Catholic
- 6:30 PM: Swampscott vs. Marblehead
General admission tickets are available for purchase at redsox.com/highschoolfootball, starting at $20 per day and providing access to both games that day. Twenty-five percent of every ticket sold goes directly to the schools being supported.
Special Game and Race Details
Connecticut games each have their own unique dates and times, so make sure to check the schedule for your local matchups.
Another highlight in Connecticut is the famous Manchester Road Race. Drawing 10,000 runners, including elite athletes from around the world, this event has become a Thanksgiving tradition for many.
The festive atmosphere features participants dressed in costumes, live music, and an energy that makes it quite the party.
In Massachusetts, unless otherwise noted, all high school football games will kick off on Thursday, November 28th, at 10:00 AM.
CONNECTICUT GAMES
Bristol: November 28th @ 10:30 AM
Bristol Eastern High School vs Bristol Central High School
Location: Bristol Eastern High School, 632 King Street Bristol, CT 06010
Burlington: November 26th @ 6:00 PM
Lewis S. Mills High School vs. Avon High School
Location: Lewis S. Mills High School, 26 Lyon Road, Burlington, CT 06013
Cheshire: November 28th @ 10 AM
Cheshire High School vs. Southington High School
Location: Cheshire High School, 525 S Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410
Cromwell: November 27th @ 6 PM
Cromwell/Portland Co-op vs. Rocky Hill High School
Location: Cromwell High School, 34 Evergreen Road, Cromwell, CT 06416
Plainville: November 27th @ 6:30 PM
Plainville High School vs. Farmington High School
Location: Plainville High School, 47 Robert Holcomb Way, Plainville, CT 06062
Wethersfield: November 27th @ 6 PM
Wethersfield High School vs. Newington High School
Location: Wethersfield High School, 411 Wolcott Hill Road, Wethersfield, CT 06109
MASSACHUSETTS GAMES ~ Thursday, November 28th, at 10:00 AM
Blackstone
Blackstone-Millville High School vs. Sutton High School
Location: Blackstone-Millville High School, 175 Lincoln Street, Blackstone, MA 01504
Boston
Boston Latin vs. Boston English ... rivalry and Thanksgiving opponent since 1887!
Location: Harvard University Stadium, 79 N Harvard Street, Boston, MA 02134
Bourne
Bourne High School vs. Wareham High School
Location: Bourne High School, 75 Waterhouse Road, Bourne, MA 02532
Canton
Canton High School vs. Stoughton High School
Location: Canton High School, 900 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021
Clinton
Clinton High School vs. Nashoba Regional High School
Location: Clinton High School, 200 West Boylston Street, Clinton, MA 01510
Danvers
St. John’s Prep vs. Xaverian Brothers
Location: St. John’s Prep, 72 Spring Street, Danvers, MA 01923
Dedham
Dedham High School vs. Norwood High School
Location: Dedham High School, 140 Whiting Avenue, Dedham, MA 02026
East Sandwich
Sandwich High School vs. Mashpee High School
Location: Sandwich High School, 365 Quaker Meetinghouse Road, East Sandwich, MA 02537
Foxborough
Foxborough High School vs. Mansfield High School
Location: Foxborough High School, 120 South Street, Foxborough, MA 02035
Harwich
Monomoy vs. St. John Paul II
Location: Monomoy High School, 75 Oak Street, Harwich, MA 02645
Holliston
Holliston High School vs. Westwood High School
Location: Holliston High School, 370 Hollis Street, Holliston, MA 01746
Hopkinton
Hopkinton High School vs. Ashland High School
Location: Hopkinton High School, 90 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748
Hyannis
Barnstable High School vs. Falmouth High School
Location: Barnstable High School, 744 West Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02061
Lexington
Lexington High School vs. Concord-Carlisle High School
Location: Lexington High School, 251 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA 02421
Marlborough
Marlborough High School vs. Hudson High School
Location: Marlborough High School, 431 Bolton Street, Marlborough, MA 01752
Maynard
Maynard High School vs. West Boylston/Tahanto High School
Location: Maynard High School, 1 Tiger Drive, Maynard, MA 01754
Medfield
Medfield High School vs. Dover-Sherborn High School
Location: Medfield High School, 88R South Street, Medfield, MA 02052
Millbury
Millbury High School vs. Prouty High School
Location: Millbury High School, 12 Martin Street, Millbury, MA 01527
Millis
Millis High School vs. Medway High School
Location: Millis High School, 245 Plain Street, Millis, MA 02054
Milton
Milton High School vs. Braintree High School
Location: Milton High School, 25 Gile Road, Milton, MA 02186
Natick
Natick High School vs. Framingham High School
Location: Natick High School, 15 West Street, Natick, MA 01760
Needham
Needham High School vs. Wellesley High School
Location: Needham High School, 609 Webster Street, Needham, MA 02494
Newton
Newton North High School vs. Brookline High School
Location: Newton North High School, 457 Walnut Street, Newtonville, MA 02460
Newton
Newton South High School vs. Lincoln-Sudbury High School
Location: Newton South High School, 140 Brandeis Road, Newton, MA 02459
Northborough
Algonquin Regional High School vs. Westborough High School
Location: Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett Street, Northborough, MA 01532
Norton
Norton High School vs. Bellingham High School
Location: Norton High School, 66 W Main Street, Norton, MA 02766
Quincy
Quincy High School vs. North Quincy High School
Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium, 850 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02170
Scituate
Scituate High School vs. Hingham High School
Location: Scituate High School, 606 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Scituate, MA 02066
Sharon
Sharon High School vs. Oliver Ames High School
Location: Sharon High School, 181 Pond Street, Sharon, MA 02067
Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury High School vs. Wachusett Regional High School
Location: Shrewsbury High School, 64 Holden Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
South Yarmouth
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School vs. Nauset Regional High School
Location: Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School, 210 Station Avenue, South Yarmouth, MA 02664
Taunton
Taunton High School vs. Milford High School
Location: Taunton High School, 50 Williams Street, Taunton, MA 02780
Upton
Nipmuc Regional High School vs. Blackstone Valley RVT High School
Location: Nipmuc Regional High School, 90 Pleasant Street, Upton, MA 01568
Uxbridge
Uxbridge High School vs. Northbridge High School
Location: Uxbridge High School, 300 Quaker Highway, Uxbridge, MA 01569
Walpole
Walpole High School vs. Weymouth High School
Location: Walpole High School, 275 Common Street, Walpole, MA 02081
Westford
Westford Academy vs. Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
Location: Westford Academy, 30 Patten Road, Westford, MA 01886
Weston
Weston High School vs. Wayland High School
Location: Weston High School, 444 Wellesley Street, Weston, MA 02493
Wrentham
King Philip Regional High School vs. Franklin High School
Location: King Philip Regional High School, 201 Franklin Street, Wrentham, MA 02093