It’s time for those Friday night lights again — plus, sometimes, Thursday and Saturday night lights, as well.
High school football teams across the Orlando area are starting a new season with a clean slate and high hopes. Here is everything you need to know for the upcoming season.
New Open Division shakes up 2026 high school football playoff picture
East Ridge returns a bunch; Horizon, Ocoee excited | 6A District 7 football
Edgewater, West Orange on collision course | 6A District 6 football
Lake Nona loads up, but St. Cloud, Gateway are ready | 6A District 5 football
Timber Creek, Hagerty look to derail Winter Park | 6A District 4 football
Defending state champ Lake Mary features new faces | 6A District 3 football
South Lake vs. Evans showdown? Oviedo, Osceola also favored | Class 5A football
Jones, Bishop Moore could revive rivalry; Winter Springs joins party | 4A football
Transfers hit Tavares hard; new coach energizes Eustis | 3A football
TFA back in playoff picture in 2-team district vs. Cocoa | 2A District 5 football
Coaches embrace new FHSAA league playoffs | Independent Football
Week 1 Football Preview: Out of state high school teams invade Orlando area
Bishop Moore seeks 200th career win for football coach Matt Hedrick on Friday