The Grant Football team has been driving hard in winter workouts preparing for the 2026 season. The 2026 game schedule has been announced, spring workouts are locked in on the calendar, and the team is excited for summer activities that will lead us to kick-off on September 4th.
2026 Grant Football Varsity Schedule
The 2026 varsity schedule is set and we look forward to the General Army packing the house! Home games will played at McDaniel High School with the exception of Grant vs. Benson which will take place locally at Grant Bowl!
Player Registration
Registration is now open for players wishing to participate in Grant Football. 2026 Grant Football Registration information is available here.
Incoming Freshman/New Player Orientation
On May 7th at 6:00 pm, please join us behind the Grant Baseball Field backstop under the Grant “Go Blue” Tent to meet the Football coaches/players, tour the facilities, ask questions, enjoy some pizza, and cheer on the Grant Baseball Team who will be playing rival Franklin. Parents are welcome too!
Grant Feeder School Visits / Future Grant Generals
Our most sincere thank you to Irvington Elementary School for allowing Grant Football to come visit with kids and teachers to expose the game of football and the Grant Football program. Our group of players were delighted to sign autographs, chat with kids, and take pictures. The staff at Irvington were super accommodating as the Grant Football organization shared information about the team and youth football opportunities. Kids interested in learning more took home a flyer that directed Parents/Guardians to fill out a Grant Youth Football Interest Form. The interest form will allow for future communications/notifications about youth activities and when Grant Youth Football enrollment opens this summer.
Within the coming weeks, the Grant Football Program will be visiting the following schools:
April 21st - Beverly Cleary Middle School
April 23rd - Tubman Middle School
April 27th - Beaumont Middle School
Don’t see your favorite Grant feeder school on the list? If so, please email Coach John Beck (jbeck@pps.net) with the name of the school and he’ll reach out to the school’s Administration to arrange an onsite visit. Your sponsorship/support is very welcomed to make sure every feeder school in our backyard has this opportunity.
Spring/Summer/Fall Schedule
For a complete view of all upcoming Grant Football activities inclusive of workouts, practices, competitions, and events, please bookmark our Team Calendar. The calendar is also readily available on the Friends of Grant Football Team Calendar web page.
Grant Football Livestream
This season, Grant Football games will be streamed live to the Friends of Grant Football Facebook Page as well as to the Grant Sports Network page. Live streaming of Grant Football games are funded by private/corporate sponsors who in return, receive promotional opportunities during the stream as well as brand/logo placement on the Friends of Grant Football website. If you have an interest in sponsoring Grant Football this season, please email admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com and we’ll send you the 2026 Grant Football Sponsorship Prospectus managed by Friends of Grant Football, a 501(c)(3) organization. As always, thank you in advance for your support and please take advantage of this tax-exempt opportunity!
Grant Football Livestream Production Support
If you or others you know have an interest in live sports production and would like to participate in volunteer broadcasting our 9 game season, please reach out! We’re looking for help as it's a great way to experience the game and get closer to the team. No experience necessary and hands-on training will be provided later this summer.
Looking to build a sub-roster for the following roles:
Camera Person
Production Director
Production Assistant
On-Air Announcer
Color Commentator
Helping Hands Person
If interested, please send an email to admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com with your contact information and we’ll reach out!
Lights, lights lights!
It’s happening. Portland Public Schools put out this Facebook post on Thursday, April 16th:
Exciting news at Grant Bowl! After preparing utilities and the site this week, light poles will be installed next week. Safety is our top priority! There will be no access to the field starting Monday, April 20 for about a week during installation. Do not cross barriers or fences into the active work zone. It’s unsafe and can cause expensive project delays!
Final work to make the lights operational will continue through mid-May. The field will be open for planned athletic events. Schedules are subject to change.
Thank you for your continued support of Grant Football and subscribing to Friends of Grant Football emails. Please feel free to forward this email to others who can join the Friends of Grant Football movement by visiting the Friends of Grant Football website. Have a wonderful spring season and Go Generals!