2026 Savannah Area High School Football Schedule Preview

The 2026 high‑school football season is just around the corner, with mid‑August kick‑offs for GIAA and SCISA programs and the GHSA following a week later. The Greater Savannah region returns a wealth of top‑tier teams and standout players, setting the stage for another competitive campaign. This overview breaks down every team’s slate, highlights key matchups, and notes the venues still pending confirmation.

Season Launch and Notable Movements

GIAA and SCISA squads will open their calendars in mid‑August, while GHSA teams start the following week. The transfer of Savannah Country Day from the GHSA to the GIAA adds a new dynamic to the local landscape. In addition, SCISA power Bethesda Academy is gearing up to defend its recent Class 2A crown, and Benedictine has shifted to Class 5A after a deep run in 2025.

Benedictine Cadets – New 5A Era

• Aug. 21 – Toombs County (MS)
• Aug. 28 – Hebron Christian (MS)
• Sept. 4 – Camden County (MS)
• Sept. 18 – at Statesboro
• Sept. 25 – at Richmond Academy
• Oct. 2 – Evans (MS)
• Oct. 9 – Jenkins (MS)
• Oct. 23 – Wayne County (MS)
• Oct. 29 (Thu) – Groves (MS)
• Nov. 6 – at Ware County

After edging Creekside 42‑39 in the 2025 Class 4A title game, the Cadets now face a rugged slate that includes three former state‑finalist opponents. Their opener against Toombs County marks a Mississippi clash, while the Aug. 28 tilt versus Hebron Christian promises a rematch atmosphere. Home games at Memorial Stadium are scheduled for Nov. 6 against Ware County.

Calvary Day Cavs – Returning to the Top

• Aug. 20 (Thu) – at Glynn Academy
• Aug. 28 – Jenkins
• Sept. 4 – St. Pius X
• Sept. 11 – at Ambassador Christian (NC)
• Sept. 25 – Rockdale County
• Oct. 2 – at Metter
• Oct. 9 – Bryan County
• Oct. 23 – at Savannah High
• Oct. 30 – Screven County
• Nov. 6 – Savannah Christian

The Cavs ended 2025 as Class A‑3A runners‑up, losing 28‑21 to Hebron Christian. Their non‑region openers include a Thursday night trip to Glynn Academy and a home game against Jenkins, followed by a neutral‑site contest at St. Pius X. The team reunites with cross‑town rival Savannah Christian in Region 3‑2A play, concluding the regular season with a Nov. 6 showdown at home.

Bethesda Academy Blazers – Title‑ defending SCISA Power

• Aug. 14 – at Frederica Academy
• Aug. 21 – Northwood Academy
• Aug. 28 – at Savannah Christian (PS)
• Sept. 11 – Trinity Collegiate
• Sept. 25 – Savannah Country Day
• Oct. 2 – at Camden Military
• Oct. 9 – Hilton Head Christian
• Oct. 23 – at Hilton Head Prep
• Oct. 30 – First Baptist

Bethesda capped an undefeated 2025 season with a dominating win over Pee Dee Academy for the SCISA Class 2A crown. The Blazers open with a Thursday night test at Frederica Academy and return to Mercedes‑Benz Stadium’s vicinity for a Aug. 28 clash at Savannah Christian. A Sept. 25 date with Savannah Country Day marks the first direct competition between the former GHSA program and its SCISA counterpart.

GHSA Region 1 Schedules

Region 1‑7A – Richmond Hill

• Aug. 21 – Effingham County
• Aug. 28 – Liberty County
• Sept. 4 – Jenkins
• Sept. 11 – at Ware County
• Sept. 18 – Wando (S.C.)
• Sept. 25 – at East Coweta
• Oct. 9 – Colquitt County
• Oct. 16 – at Camden County
• Oct. 23 – Lowndes
• Nov. 6 – at Valdosta

Region 1‑6A – Bradwell Institute

• Aug. 21 – New Hampstead
• Aug. 28 – Wayne County
• Sept. 4 – at Valdosta
• Sept. 18 – at Glynn Academy
• Sept. 25 – at Effingham County
• Oct. 2 – Brunswick
• Oct. 16 – Greenbrier
• Oct. 23 – at Lakeside‑Evans
• Oct. 30 – at Grovetown
• Nov. 6 – South Effingham

Effingham County (Region 1‑6A)

• Aug. 21 – at Richmond Hill
• Aug. 28 – Tift County
• Sept. 4 – New Hampstead
• Sept. 18 – at Lakeside‑Evans
• Sept. 25 – Bradwell Institute
• Oct. 2 – at Glynn Academy
• Oct. 16 – South Effingham
• Oct. 23 – Grovetown
• Oct. 30 – at Brunswick
• Nov. 6 – Greenbrier

South Effingham (Region 1‑6A)

• Aug. 21 – Screven County
• Aug. 28 – Johnson
• Sept. 4 – at Windsor Forest (Site TBA)
• Sept. 18 – Greenbrier
• Sept. 25 – at Grovetown
• Oct. 2 – Lakeside‑Evans
• Oct. 16 – at Effingham County
• Oct. 23 – at Brunswick
• Oct. 30 – Glynn Academy
• Nov. 6 – at Bradwell

GHSA Region 3 Schedules

Region 3‑4A – Liberty County

• Aug. 21 – at Wayne County
• Aug. 28 – at Richmond Hill
• Sept. 4 – at Johnson (Site TBA)
• Sept. 11 – MCA
• Sept. 25 – New Hampstead
• Oct. 2 – at Windsor Forest (Site TBA)
• Oct. 9 – Long County
• Oct. 16 – at SE Bulloch
• Oct. 23 – West Laurens
• Oct. 30 – at Harlem

New Hampstead (Region 3‑4A)

• Aug. 21 – at Bradwell
• Aug. 27 (Thu) – Appling County (PS)
• Sept. 4 – at Effingham County
• Sept. 11 – Harris County (PS)
• Sept. 25 – at Liberty County
• Oct. 2 – West Laurens (PS)
• Oct. 16 – Windsor Forest (PS)
• Oct. 23 – Long County (PS)
• Oct. 30 – at SE Bulloch
• Nov. 6 – at Harlem

Windsor Forest (Region 3‑4A)

• Aug. 21 – Beach (Site TBA)
• Aug. 28 – at Tattnall County
• Sept. 4 – South Effingham (Site TBA)
• Sept. 18 – at Bryan County
• Oct. 2 – Liberty County (Site TBA)
• Oct. 9 – SE Bulloch (Site TBA)
• Oct. 16 – at New Hampstead (PS) (Site TBA)
• Oct. 23 – Harlem (Site TBA)
• Oct. 30 – at Long County
• Nov. 6 – at West Laurens

Region 3‑3A – Beach

• Aug. 21 – Windsor Forest (Site TBA)
• Sept. 4 – Groves (Site TBA)
• Sept. 11 – Long County (Site TBA)
• Sept. 18 – at Toombs County
• Sept. 25 – Islands
• Oct. 2 – at Pierce County
• Oct. 9 – Appling County
• Oct. 23 – at Tattnall County
• Oct. 30 – Johnson
• Nov. 6 – Brantley County

Islands (Region 3‑3A)

• Aug. 21 – at Groves
• Aug. 28 – Savannah High (Site TBA)
• Sept. 4 – Bryan County (Site TBA)
• Sept. 18 – at Brantley County
• Sept. 25 – at Beach
• Oct. 2 – Tattnall County
• Oct. 16 – Toombs County
• Oct. 23 – at Appling County
• Oct. 30 – at Pierce County
• Nov. 6 – Johnson

Johnson (Region 3‑3A)

• Aug. 28 – at South Effingham
• Sept. 4 – Liberty County (Site TBA)
• Sept. 18 – at Pierce County
• Sept. 25 – at Tattnall County
• Oct. 2 – at Appling County
• Oct. 9 – Brantley County
• Oct. 23 – at Toombs County
• Oct. 30 – Beach
• Nov. 6 – at Islands

GHSA Region 2 Schedules

Region 2‑2A – Bryan County

• Aug. 21 – Treutlen
• Aug. 28 – at Portal
• Sept. 4 – at Islands (Site TBA)
• Sept. 18 – Windsor Forest
• Sept. 25 – at Warren County
• Oct. 2 – Screven County
• Oct. 9 – at Calvary Day
• Oct. 23 – Metter
• Oct. 30 – at Savannah Christian (PS)
• Nov. 6 – Savannah High

Calvary Day (Region 2‑2A)

• Aug. 20 (Thu) – at Glynn Academy
• Aug. 28 – Jenkins
• Sept. 4 – St. Pius X
• Sept. 11 – at Ambassador Christian (NC)
• Sept. 25 – Rockdale County
• Oct. 2 – at Metter
• Oct. 9 – Bryan County
• Oct. 23 – at Savannah High
• Oct. 30 – Screven County
• Nov. 6 – Savannah Christian

Savannah High (Region 2‑2A)

• Aug. 28 – at Islands (Site TBA)
• Sept. 11 – at Tattnall County
• Sept. 25 – Claxton (Site TBA)
• Oct. 2 – Savannah Christian (Site TBA)
• Oct. 9 – at Screven County
• Oct. 23 – Calvary Day
• Oct. 30 – at Metter
• Nov. 6 – at Bryan County

Savannah Christian (Region 2‑2A)

• Aug. 21 – at Athens Academy
• Aug. 28 – Bethesda (PS)
• Sept. 4 – at Glynn Academy
• Sept. 11 – Fellowship Christian (PS)
• Sept. 18 – at Savannah Country Day
• Oct. 2 – at Savannah High
• Oct. 9 – Metter (PS)
• Oct. 23 – at Screven County
• Oct. 30 – Bryan County (PS)
• Nov. 6 – at Calvary Day (PS)

GIAA Schedule – Savannah Country Day

• Aug. 14 – at Strong Rock Christian
• Aug. 21 – at Bluffton
• Aug. 28 – Pinewood Prep
• Sept. 4 – Athens Academy
• Sept. 11 – at Porter‑Gaud
• Sept. 18 – Savannah Christian
• Sept. 25 – at Bethesda
• Oct. 9 – at Bulloch Academy
• Oct. 16 – Frederica Academy
• Oct. 30 – St. Andrew’s

SCISA Schedule – Bethesda Academy

• Aug. 14 – at Frederica Academy
• Aug. 21 – Northwood Academy
• Aug. 28 – at Savannah Christian (PS)
• Sept. 11 – Trinity Collegiate
• Sept. 25 – Savannah Country Day
• Oct. 2 – at Camden Military
• Oct. 9 – Hilton Head Christian
• Oct. 23 – at Hilton Head Prep
• Oct. 30 – First Baptist

Composite Schedule Highlights

Aug. 14 – Bethesda travels to Frederica Academy while Savannah Country Day tests at Strong Rock Christian. Aug. 20 (Thu) – Calvary Day faces Glynn Academy in a Thursday night tune‑up.

Aug. 21 – Region 1‑7A opener pits Richmond Hill against Effingham County; New Hampstead visits Bradwell; Screven County opens against South Effingham. Mississippi foes Toombs County and Hebron Christian meet Benedictine, while Islands clashes with Groves.

Aug. 28 – A jam-packed slate includes Liberty County at Richmond Hill, Wayne County at Bradwell, Tift County vs Effingham County, Johnson versus South Effingham, and the awaited Jenkins–Calvary Day battle. The GIAA side Pinewood Prep hosts Savannah Country Day, and St. Andrew’s faces First Baptist.

Throughout September and October, numerous matchups involve teams whose exact venues are still pending, a fact highlighted repeatedly in the listings. Fans should check for updates on sites such as Windsor Forest, Beach, and other locations marked “(Site TBA)” to confirm where games will be played.

The season culminates on Nov. 6 with a slate of region‑final contests, including Richmond Hill at Valdosta, South Effingham at Bradwell, and Benedictine’s showdown against Ware County. Calvary Day welcomes Savannah Christian home, and Bethesda braces for a clash with First Baptist in the SCISA bracket. These dates complete the regular season and set the stage for postseason play.

All schedules are subject to change; teams may adjust times or locations as the season progresses. Stay tuned to local coverage for the latest updates on any postponed or relocated games.