Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?
Hometown high school football games are more than just sports—they’re a community tradition. Under the Friday night lights, the whole town comes together to cheer on the local team, from proud parents and passionate alumni to friends and neighbors. The sounds of the marching band, the smell of concession stand treats, and the energy of the crowd create an atmosphere that’s electric and unforgettable. It’s a place where memories are made, rivalries run deep, and school spirit shines the brightest. Whether you’re there for the game, the camaraderie, or just a fun night out, there’s nothing quite like the magic of hometown high school football. Most games kick off at 7:00 pm or 7:30 pm. Prices are usually budget-friendly, making it a great night out for the family.
HOME GAMES ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN YELLOW.
Colors: Maroon and Black
Mascot: Lions
Schedule: All games start at 7:00 pm unless noted
8/30: Champaign (Centennial) - Home
9/6: Peoria (Notre Dame) - Away
9/13: Morris - Away
9/20: Peoria (Manual) - Home
9/27: Normal (Community West) - Away
10/4: Peoria (Richwoods) - Home
10/11: Champaign (Central) - Away
10/18: Bloomington (H.S.) - Home
10/25: Normal (Community) - Away
Colors: Orange and Black
Mascot: Rams
Schedule: All games start at 7:00 pm unless noted
8/30: Normal (University) - Away
9/6: Peoria (Richwoods) - Home
9/13: Bloomington (H.S.) - Away
9/20: Peoria (H.S.) - Away
9/27: Normal (Community) - Home
10/4: Peoria (Notre Dame) - Away
10/11: Normal (Community West) - Home
10/18: Urbana (H.S.) | 1:00 pm - Home
10/25: Champaign (Central)- Away
Colors: Navy Blue, White, Kelly Green
Mascot: Irish
Schedule: All games start at 7:00 pm unless noted
8/30: Normal (Community West) - Away
9/6: Peoria (H.S.) - Home
9/13: Champaign (Central) - Home
9/20: Peoria (Richwoods) - Away
9/27: Champaign (Centennial) - Away
10/4: Peoria (Manual) - Home
10/11: Bloomington (H.S.)- Away
10/18: St. Louis (Christian Brothers), MO - Home
10/25: Danville (H.S.) - Home
Colors: Forest Green, White, and Gray
Mascot: Knights
Schedule: All games start at 7:00 pm unless noted
8/30: Normal (Community) - Home
9/6: Peoria (Manual) - Away
9/13: Champaign (Centennial) - Away
9/20: Peoria (Notre Dame) - Home
9/27: Champaign (Central) - Home
10/4: Peoria (H.S.) - Away
10/11: Urbana (H.S) - Home
10/18: Danville (H.S.) - Away
10/25: Mahomet (Seymour) - Home
Colors: Royal Blue and White
Mascot: Rockets
Schedule: All games start at 7:30 pm unless noted
8/30: Mt. Zion - Home
9/6: Galesburg (H.S.) - Away
9/13: East Peoria - Away
9/20: Dunlap - Home
9/27: Washington - Away
10/4: Morton - Home
10/11: Metamora - Home
10/18: Pekin - Away
10/25: Canton - Home
Colors: Purple and Gold
Mascot: Little Giants
Schedule: All games start at 7:30 pm unless noted
8/30: Eureka - Away
9/6: Coal City - Home
9/13: Morton - Away
9/20: East Peoria - Home
9/27: Metamora - Away
10/4: Dunlap - Away
10/11: Pekin - Home
10/18: Washington - Home
10/25: Bartonville (Limestone) - Away
Colors: Maroon and Gold
Mascot: Eagles
Schedule: All games start at 7:30 pm unless noted
8/30: Galesburg (H.S.) - Home
9/6: Rock Island (H.S.) | 7:00 pm - Away
9/13: Pekin - Home
9/20: Bartonville (Limestone) - Away
9/27: East Peoria - Home
10/4: Canton - Home
10/11: Washington - Away
10/18: Morton - Away
10/25: Metamora - Home
Colors: Maroon and Gold
Mascot: Raiders
Schedule: All games start at 7:30 pm unless noted
8/30: Springfield (Southeast | 7:00 pm - Home
9/6: Springfield (Lanphier) | 7:00 pm - Away
9/13: Bartonville (Limestone) - Home
9/20: Canton - Away
9/27: Dunlap - Away
10/4: Washington - Home
10/11: Morton - Home
10/18: Metamora - Away
10/25: Pekin - Home
Colors: Red and White
Mascot: Redbirds
Schedule: All games start at 7:30 pm unless noted
8/30: Sterling (H.S.) - Home
9/6: Lasalle (Peru) - Away
9/13: Washington - Away
9/20: Morton - Home
9/27: Canton - Away
10/4: Pekin - Home
10/11: Bartonville (Limestone) - Home
10/18: East Peoria - Away
10/25: Dunlap - Home
Colors: Red and Gray
Mascot: Potters
Schedule: All games start at 7:30 pm unless noted
8/30: Mahomet (Seymour) - Away
9/6: Rochelle - Home
9/13: Canton - Home
9/20: Metamora - Away
9/27: Pekin - Home
10/4: Bartonville (Limestone) - Away
10/11: East Peoria - Away
10/18: Dunlap - Home
10/25: Washington - Away
Colors: Red and White
Mascot: Dragons
Schedule: All games start at 7:30 pm unless noted
8/30: Rolling Meadows - Home
9/6: Belleville (East) | 7:00 pm - Away
9/13: Dunlap - Away
9/20: Washington - Home
9/27: Morton - Away
10/4: Metamora - Home
10/11: Canton - Away
10/18: Bartonville (Limestone) - Home
10/25: East Peoria - Away
Colors: Black and Orange
Mascot: Panthers
Schedule: All games start at 7:30 pm unless noted
8/30: Maple Park (Kaneland) - Home
9/6: Kankakee (Sr.) - Away
9/13: Metamora - Home
9/20: Pekin - Away
9/27: Bartonville (Limestone) - Home
10/4: East Peoria - Away
10/11: Dunlap - Home
10/18: Canton - Away
10/25: Morton - Home
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Know of any other local football teams that should be included? Send me an email at juliabriggs@macaronikid.com to get them added!
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