![Jones is among the teams in Central Florida kicking off the regular season this week. [Joshua Wilson/FloridaHSFootball.com]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Week-1-2025-schedule-Central-Florida.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
Under the lights of Orlando and the surrounding counties, Week 1 delivers a packed slate featuring some of the state’s most dynamic programs. From Volusia to Osceola, the opening week is all about making a statement. All games kick off at 7:00 PM ET unless otherwise noted.
THURSDAY
Taylor (Pierson) at Orangewood Christian
Tohopekaliga at IMG Academy State
FRIDAY
Apopka at Ocoee
Atlantic (Port Orange) at Bayside
Beachside at Orlando Christian Prep
Boone at Mount Dora
Calvary Chapel at Real Life Christian
Celebration at Poinciana
Citrus at Tavares
Cornerstone Charter at Foundation Academy
Creekside (GA) at Seminole (Sanford)
Crescent City at Deltona
DeLand at Madison County, 7:30
Dr. Phillips at Dillard, 8:00
East Ridge at Eustis
Eastland Christian at Liberty Christian Prep
Evans at West Orange
Flagler Palm Coast at Matanzas
Foundation Christian at Four Corners Charter
Gateway (Kissimmee) at Space Coast
Hagerty at Lake Howell
Halifax Academy at Satellite
Harmony at Windermere
Horizon at Olympia
Jones at Winter Park
Lake Brantley at Lyman
Lake Buena Vista at Cypress Creek (Orlando)
Lake Nona at Oak Ridge
Leesburg at University (Orlando)
Legacy Charter at First Coast Christian
Liberty at Innovation
McLaughlin at Lake Minneola
Miami Norland at Lake Mary
Milton (GA) at The First Academy (Orlando)
Mount Dora Christian at Lake Highland Prep, 6:00
Oasis Christian at City of Life Christian
Osceola (Kissimmee) at Treasure Coast
Oviedo at Bishop Moore
Pine Ridge at Winter Springs
Saint Francis Catholic at First Academy-Leesburg
Seabreeze at Spruce Creek
South Lake at Nature Coast, 7:30
St. Cloud at Freedom (Orlando)
St. Petersburg Catholic at East River
The Master’s Academy (Oviedo) at Father Lopez
Timber Creek at Colonial
Trinity Prep at Central Florida Christian
Umatilla at Tenoroc
University (Orange City) at Sebastian River
Wekiva at Edgewater
West Oaks Academy at Marco Island Academy
SATURDAY
Seven Rivers Christian at Geneva, 5:00
BYE WEEK: Faith Christian, Lake Mary Prep, Mainland, New Smyrna Beach, Victory Charter, Windermere Prep
![Naples looks to rebound from an earlier playoff exit than typical in 2026. [Naples Football/NaplesFan.com]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Countdown-To-Kickoff-No.-68-Naples-Featured.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
![Dillard will look to have a deeper playoff run in 2026 whiile battling a very competitive opponent in district play. [Dillard High School 6-12/Instagram]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Countdown-To-Kickoff-No.-70-Dillard-Featured.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
![West Nassau looks to make another deep run in the SSAA Atlantic League in 2026 after finishing as State Runner-up in 2025. [@Athletics_WNHS/X]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Countdown-To-Kickoff-No.-71-West-Nassau-Featured.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
![Bishop Verot (Fort Myers) is facing one of the toughest schedules in Southwest Florida -- and perhapst Florida. [@BishopVerotFB/X]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Countdown-To-Kickoff-No.-72-Bishop-Verot-Featured.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
![Glades Central looks to reach the playoffs one more in 2026 with some new key athletes on the roster. [@Omar_Haugabook/X]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Countdown-To-Kickoff-No.-73-Glades-Central-Featured.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
![Clearwater Central Catholic is among the teams in Tampa Bay kicking off the 2025 season this week. [Joshua Wilson/FloridaHSFootball.com]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-Week-1-schedule-Tampa-Bay-1.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
