CIAC · 23–28 Sep 2026
The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC), Connecticut'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 ET as published on the MaxPreps Connecticut scoresheet.
This hub is a featured slice of the Connecticut varsity slate from Wednesday 23 September through Monday 28 September 2026. MaxPreps listed 57 Connecticut football games in that window. This site briefs 12. The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) is the state association; MaxPreps is the public scoreboard.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | 23–28 September 2026 |
| Kickoff Time | 7:00pm ET |
| Venue / Stadium | Home campuses across Connecticut (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 | CIAC (Connecticut) · NFHS playing rules |
| Scoreboard source | MaxPreps Connecticut football scores |
Official coverage for Connecticut 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.
CIAC contests use NFHS playing rules with published CIAC 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 ET | Bassick vs New Milford | Connecticut |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm ET | Foran vs Amity Regional | Connecticut |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm ET | Granby Memorial/Canton vs Rockville | Connecticut |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm ET | Hand vs North Haven | Connecticut |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm ET | Ludlowe vs Darien | Connecticut |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm ET | Masuk vs Joel Barlow | Connecticut |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm ET | New Canaan vs McMahon | Connecticut |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm ET | Norwalk vs Trumbull | Connecticut |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm ET | Notre Dame vs Cheshire | Connecticut |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm ET | Shelton vs Branford | Connecticut |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm ET | St. Joseph vs Danbury | Connecticut |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm ET | Staples vs Ridgefield | Connecticut |
Source: MaxPreps Connecticut football scores, 23–28 September 2026. No scores invented.