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California Football: 2026 Season Kickoff Dates Revealed

Summary

  • First practices for California's 2026 football season start July 27.
  • Opening games for the 2026 season are scheduled for August 21.
  • Teams without byes begin practice August 3 and games August 28.
California Football: 2026 Season Kickoff Dates Revealed

The much-anticipated 2026 California high school football season is set to begin soon, with key dates announced for practices and game openings.

Practices for teams participating in "Week 0" games are scheduled to commence on July 27, 2026. The official start of gameplay for these teams will be August 21, 2026. This timeline applies to teams that have a bye week in their schedule.

For the remainder of the teams, those without a "Week 0" game, the first practice date is set for August 3, 2026. Their season will then officially kick off on August 28, 2026. Football enthusiasts can look forward to a competitive season across California.

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