Friday Night Boys Varsity Football returns across the United States on September 18, 2026, with a packed high school schedule featuring games from the East Coast to California and Hawaii.
Most matchups are scheduled in the traditional evening window, with 7:00 p.m. local time appearing throughout the national slate and many additional games beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Instead of listing every game, this guide highlights some of the most notable matchups to follow Friday night.
Best Friday Night Boys Varsity Football Games
Bishop Gorman vs Mater Dei
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
Bishop Gorman vs Mater Dei is one of the standout interstate matchups on the September 18 schedule and appears in the supplied California and Nevada sections.
Orange Lutheran vs Sierra Canyon
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
California carries one of the country's largest Friday night schedules. Orange Lutheran vs Sierra Canyon is among the notable games in the state's main evening window.
Buford vs Grayson
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
Georgia features another deep Friday slate, with many games beginning at 7:30 p.m. Buford vs Grayson is one of the games to know from that later window.
St. Thomas Aquinas vs Archbishop McCarthy
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
Florida also has a busy September 18 schedule. St. Thomas Aquinas vs Archbishop McCarthy is among the selected matchups scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
Chaminade-Madonna vs Cardinal Gibbons
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
Chaminade-Madonna vs Cardinal Gibbons gives Florida fans another notable game during the primary Friday night kickoff window.
IMG Academy vs The First Academy
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
IMG Academy vs The First Academy is also part of Friday's Florida schedule and begins at 7:00 p.m.
Bergen Catholic vs St. Peter's Prep
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
New Jersey's Friday schedule includes Bergen Catholic vs St. Peter's Prep among a large collection of evening games.
Don Bosco Prep vs Paramus Catholic
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
Don Bosco Prep vs Paramus Catholic is another New Jersey matchup to follow Friday night.
Archbishop Moeller vs St. Xavier
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
Ohio has one of the largest high school football schedules in the supplied data, with Archbishop Moeller vs St. Xavier among the notable games in the 7:00 p.m. window.
St. Xavier vs Elder
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
St. Xavier vs Elder is another Ohio matchup included on the September 18 schedule.
Other Games to Follow Friday Night
Additional matchups worth finding on the schedule include:
- Prattville vs Hewitt-Trussville — 7:00 p.m.
- Hoover vs Oak Mountain — 7:00 p.m.
- Liberty vs Basha — 7:00 p.m.
- Pittsburg vs Mission Viejo — 7:00 p.m.
- Cherry Creek vs Valor Christian — 7:00 p.m.
- American Heritage vs Lakeland — 7:30 p.m.
- Northside vs Langston Hughes — 7:30 p.m.
- Male vs Trinity — 7:00 p.m.
- Beechwood vs Covington Catholic — 7:00 p.m.
- St. John's Prep vs Central Catholic — 7:00 p.m.
- De La Salle Collegiate vs Catholic Central — 7:00 p.m.
- Southeast Polk vs Dowling Catholic — 7:00 p.m.
- Brownsburg vs Fishers — 7:00 p.m.
- Cardinal Gibbons vs Archbishop Hoban — 7:00 p.m.
What Time Do Friday Night Games Start?
The main Friday Night Boys Varsity Football window begins around 7:00 p.m. local time, although kickoff times vary by state and matchup.
Other common start times include:
- 6:00 p.m.
- 6:30 p.m.
- 7:15 p.m.
- 7:30 p.m.
- 8:00 p.m.
Because the schedule covers several U.S. time zones, fans should treat the listed time as local to the game location unless an official source states otherwise.
How to Watch Friday Night High School Football
A game appearing on the schedule does not automatically confirm that a livestream is available.
Fans looking for legitimate coverage should check the participating school's official athletics website, school or district media channels, the appropriate state athletic association, authorized local broadcasters or NFHS Network when the specific matchup is available there.
Some official streams may require a subscription, while other games may be available without charge or may not have video coverage at all.
How to Follow Live Scores
For score updates, fans can check official school and athletic department accounts, state-association resources, established high school score services and reputable local sports media.
Game times and locations can change because of weather, travel or other game-day circumstances, so the latest details should be confirmed before kickoff.
Friday Night Boys Varsity Football on September 18, 2026
September 18 delivers another massive night of high school football across the country.
Games including Bishop Gorman vs Mater Dei, Orange Lutheran vs Sierra Canyon, Buford vs Grayson, Bergen Catholic vs St. Peter's Prep, Archbishop Moeller vs St. Xavier and Chaminade-Madonna vs Cardinal Gibbons are among the notable matchups to follow Friday night.
Schedule Disclaimer: Matchups and kickoff times are based on the supplied September 18, 2026 schedule and are subject to change. Always verify final game information with the participating school, athletic department or another authoritative source.
