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As the summer fades into autumn, Iowa City is buzzing with anticipation for the upcoming high school football seasons of 2025 and 2026. The Iowa High School Athletic Association has released the schedules, featuring thrilling matchups and local rivalries. The season kicks off on August 29, 2025, with standout games including the ”Battle for the Boot” and a variety of key contests across different classes. This year promises intense competition, consistent scheduling, and additional flex-matchups for a memorable football experience.

Iowa City Gears Up for Exciting High School Football Seasons in 2025-2026

As summer days slowly give way to autumn leaves, there’s an exciting buzz in the air for football fans in Iowa City! The Iowa High School Athletic Association has officially unveiled the highly anticipated football schedules for the 2025 and 2026 seasons, and they’ve packed them with thrilling matchups that fans absolutely won’t want to miss. The countdown to kickoff begins as the season kicks off on August 29, 2025!

Get Ready for the “Battle for the Boot”

One of the most exciting highlights to start the season is the “Battle for the Boot”, which is set to take place at the iconic Bates Field in Iowa City. This opening game is expected to draw considerable attention, showcasing the talent and grit of the local teams. And what makes it even more thrilling? A nine-week schedule filled with showdowns that’ll feature plenty of action and a lot of heart.

Watch Out for the Top Matches!

Mark your calendars because the schedule is packed with competitive games, particularly for the highly competitive Class 5A. Key matchups to circle include:

  • Iowa City West facing off against Iowa City High—both teams are projected to be playoff contenders.
  • Cedar Falls traveling to take on Iowa City Liberty, where Liberty aims to continue their impressive run following a semifinals appearance in 2024.
  • Cedar Rapids Prairie clashing with Linn-Mar—both will be looking to claim those crucial early-season victories.
  • A heated local rivalry between Cedar Rapids Washington and Cedar Rapids Jefferson that promises to be thrilling.
  • Cedar Rapids Xavier at North Scott, predicting a fierce matchup as both teams aim to make their mark.
  • And for some depth, Don Bosco takes it to the gridiron against Iowa Valley.

And don’t forget about the other classes! In Class 2A, all eyes will be on West Branch as they visit Iowa City Regina, hoping to bounce back from a challenging 3-7 season. Meanwhile, the Class 3A game of the week features a classic rivalry as Mount Vernon goes head-to-head with Solon.

Late Season Drama with Week 9 Flex Scheduling

As the season draws to a close, the ninth week has been designated for flex-scheduling. This enables schools to create additional matchups that further test their mettle and provide thrilling football experiences for fans. This could mean potential first-round playoff games for Class 2A, 1A, Class A, and the 8-player setups.

Consistent Schedules with a Twist

In an interesting twist, the schedules for the football programs in 2025 and 2026 will be virtually identical. The only differences? They’ll simply alternate home and away games each year, keeping the excitement rolling and the rivalries heated.

For all the fans eagerly anticipating the football seasons ahead: be sure to follow your favorite teams closely! With groups formed for Class 5A and districts set from Class 4A down to 8-player, there’s no shortage of action planned for the upcoming seasons. Strengthened by returning key players and historical rivalries, the tapestry of high school football in Iowa is about to unfold in spectacular fashion!

Buckle Up for Some Serious Football!

With thrilling matchups, rivalries on the line, and teams hungry for victory, the 2025-2026 football seasons promise to be unforgettable. Get your game faces ready, Iowa City, because this is going to be one wild ride down the football field!

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