The three-month sprint to the state championships begins Thursday in Delaware. Forty-six high school football teams will vie for three class championships, each starting with a 10-game regular season before a single-elimination playoff tournament.
A company plug. Of course, Delaware Online/The News Journal is a great place to start for those wanting to follow the season. Our website will feature weekly game coverage, scores from every matchup and photos from the best photographers in the business. Plus, our DE Game Day newsletter and Instagram can bring you even closer to the action.
With that aside, here is what else fans should know about getting into games and where to watch them online.
How to buy Delaware high school football tickets
The majority of Delaware high schools require tickets be purchased in advance online. Ticketing information schools have published online has been aggregated in the table below. In addition, tickets to games at Abessinio Stadium, including the Pigskin Classic beginning Thursday, are available through HomeTown Ticketing .
First State Military does not charge admission, but charges $5 for parking (cash only). Some schools also sell season passes.
Security at Delaware high school football games
Some schools in recent years have increased their security measures, including limitations on backpacks and large bags. In Appoquinimink School District (Appoquinimink, Middletown and Odessa), spectators are required to pass through a weapon detection system before entering. Spectators do not need to remove personal belongings such as keys, cell phones, jewelry, belts and wallets.
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How to stream Delaware high school football games
Many games, including the state championships, stream live on the NFHS Network . A monthly pass costs $11.99 per month. An annual pass costs $79.99. The following schools stream all home games on NFHS Network.
- Caesar Rodney
- Delaware Military
- Delmar
- First State Military
- Indian River
- Lake Forest
- Polytech
- Smyrna
- St. Georges
- Woodbridge
The following schools stream home games live on YouTube.
The following schools stream home games on Hudl TV.
Delaware Live Sports (formerly 302 Sports) and Delmarva Sports Network broadcast some of the top games of the week. Here are their slates as of Aug. 28, according to team schedules.
Delaware Live Sports
- Thursday, Aug. 29: Lake Forest @ Odessa, 7 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 6: Salesianum @ Smyrna, 7 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 6: Middletown @ Sussex Central, 7 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 20: Laurel @ Caravel, 7 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 27: Woodbridge @ Sussex Central, 7 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 4: Smyrna @ Middletown, 7 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 4: Appoquinimink @ Sussex Central, 7 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 11: Sussex Central @ Cape Henlopen, 7 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 18: Wilmington Friends @ Woodbridge, 7 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 25: Salesianum @ Middletown, 7 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 25: Dover @ Sussex Central, 7 p.m.
- Friday, Nov. 1: Archmere @ Odessa, 7 p.m.
Delmarva Sports Network
- Friday, Sept. 6: Middletown @ Sussex Central, 7 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 13: Laurel @ Caesar Rodney, 7 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 13: St. Elizabeth @ Indian River, 6 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 20: Sussex Central @ Delaware Military, 7 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 27: Woodbridge @ Sussex Central, 7 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 4: Seaford @ Indian River, 6 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 10: Indian River @ Brandywine, 6 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 11: Sussex Central @ Cape Henlopen, 7 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 18: Cape Henlopen @ Caesar Rodney, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 19: Sussex Central @ St. Georges, noon
- Friday, Oct. 25: Dover @ Sussex Central, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 9: Indian River @ First State Military, 11 a.m.
Brandon Holveck reports on high school sports for The News Journal. Contact him at bholveck@delawareonline.com .
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