CIF · 23–28 Sep 2026
The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), California's state association under the NFHS framework, places the statewide varsity slate on the varsity window 23–28 September 2026 (Wednesday through Monday). This is regular-season high school athletics, not a preseason scrimmage. Kickoff times are PT as published on the MaxPreps California scoresheet.
This hub is a featured slice of the California varsity slate from Wednesday 23 September through Monday 28 September 2026. MaxPreps listed 348 California football games in that window. This site briefs 12. The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) is the state association; MaxPreps is the public scoreboard.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | 23–28 September 2026 |
| Kickoff Time | 7:00pm PT |
| Venue / Stadium | Home campuses across California (see each matchup) |
| Surface Type | Not listed on the statewide scoresheet |
| Weather Forecast | Not issued in this briefing — local forecast at kickoff |
| Level | Varsity (Junior Varsity and freshman team boards are separate) |
| State association | CIF (California) · NFHS playing rules |
| Scoreboard source | MaxPreps California football scores |
Official coverage for California varsity football is typically carried on school-district channels, a local rights holder, or the NFHS Network where a member school has licensed the contest. MaxPreps carries live scoring data. This page does not host media files and does not post scores or a live status before the contest is played.
CIF contests use NFHS playing rules with published CIF exceptions. Varsity structure is four 12-minute quarters, with overtime (OT) procedures as posted by the contest officials. Kickoff, two-point conversion, and scrimmage-line administration follow that rule set. Hash marks, equipment, and heat or concussion protocols are the responsibility of member schools and officials. Junior Varsity and freshman team contests are not covered on this varsity board.
| Date | Kickoff | Matchup | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm PT | Alameda vs Skyline | California |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm PT | Alhambra vs Glenn | California |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm PT | American vs Mt. Eden | California |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm PT | American Canyon vs Acalanes | California |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm PT | Anaheim vs Buena Park | California |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm PT | Anzar vs Kings Christian | California |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm PT | Archbishop Mitty vs Valley Christian | California |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm PT | Archbishop Riordan vs Saint Francis | California |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm PT | Arleta vs Arroyo | California |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm PT | Arrowhead Christian vs Cathedral City | California |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm PT | Arroyo vs Berkeley | California |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm PT | Atwater vs Pitman | California |
Source: MaxPreps California football scores, 23–28 September 2026. No scores invented.