Florida’s high school football championship games are set to take place this weekend, showcasing some of the state’s most prominent teams. The finals will be held at the South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium in Westchester, Florida, where programs from Class 1A to 7A will compete for championship titles. The excitement culminates with the Class 4A and 7A championships on Saturday, December 13, 2023.
Fans can watch the Florida high school football championship games live on the NFHS Network, as the matches will not be available on traditional television. The network offers two subscription options: an Annual Pass at approximately $6.67 per month or a Monthly Pass for $13.99 per month. Subscribers can enjoy live broadcasts of sporting events along with the ability to create clips of their favorite moments.
Championship Game Schedule
The championship matches will feature returning champions and intense rivalries. Notably, the Chaminade-Madonna Lions aim to defend their title as they face Cardinal Newman in the Class 1A final on Thursday, December 11, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. ET. That evening, the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders will compete against Lakeland Dreadnaughts for the Class 5A title, with the Raiders seeking their seventh consecutive championship. Their last defeat occurred in 2018 against the Dreadnaughts.
On Friday, December 12, 2023, Raines will take on Miami Northwestern in a rematch for the Class 3A championship at 7:30 p.m. ET. The following day, the Class 4A final will see American Heritage face Jones, aiming to secure victory for the second consecutive year. The weekend’s action concludes with the Class 7A championship featuring Lake Mary against Vero Beach at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The complete schedule for the championship games is as follows:
– **Wednesday, December 10, 2023**
Class 2A: Bolles (Jacksonville) vs. Cardinal Mooney (Sarasota) at 7:30 p.m. ET
– **Thursday, December 11, 2023**
Class 1A: Cardinal Newman (West Palm Beach) vs. Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood) at 12:30 p.m. ET
Class 5A: Lakeland vs. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) at 7:30 p.m. ET
– **Friday, December 12, 2023**
Class 6A: West Broward (Pembroke Pines) vs. West Boca Raton at 12:30 p.m. ET
Class 3A: Raines (Jacksonville) vs. Miami Northwestern at 7:30 p.m. ET
– **Saturday, December 13, 2023**
Class 4A: American Heritage (Plantation) vs. Jones (Orlando) at 12:30 p.m. ET
Class 7A: Lake Mary vs. Vero Beach at 7:30 p.m. ET
As fans gear up for these exciting matchups, the atmosphere at the stadium is expected to be electric, with a capacity of 23,500 spectators. This weekend’s championship games promise thrilling competition and showcase the remarkable talent within Florida’s high school football scene.
