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Fifteen championship games over two days at three venues: a football paradise for fans across California and beyond, where North and South will face off in the CIF State Football Championship Bowl.
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The Open tournament will be the most watched tournament in the state and nationally. Santa Margarita, No. 15 in The Sporting News Top 25 under first-year coach Carson Palmer, is looking for its first title since 2011 against perennial powerhouse De La Salle, which is 12-0 and ranked No. 25 nationally.
The Spartans have won a record seven state championships, but it’s been 10 years since they last hoisted the trophy. Next up is Folsom Academy, which will trail BYU quarterback Ryder Lyons for the 1-AA title in an attempt to win the school’s sixth title, which would break a tie with Mater Dei for second all-time.
McClymonds is another CIF bowl game looking to add trophies. The Oakland school appears to be competing in nearly every division and will compete for the 3-A title this year, which would be the Warriors’ fifth championship and first since 2021.
It should be an exciting few days for football games across the state. Here’s how to watch all the action.
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Where to Watch the California High School Football Championship Game
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TV channel: Spectrum News, Spectrum Sports Network
Five CIF state championship games will be broadcast live regionally on Spectrum News or Spectrum SportsNet. Fans outside Spectrum can live stream these games on the NFHS Network, which will also exclusively broadcast the finals in 10 other states. See the full schedule below.
The NFHS network offers two basic plans: annual ($6.67 per month) or monthly ($13.99 per month). These plans enable subscribers to watch live sporting events and create clips of their favorite game moments.
California high school football championship schedule, scores
Friday, December 12
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Partition |
Contest |
Time (Pacific Time) |
TV/live broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|
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6-AA |
Lincoln vs Valley Center |
4pm |
National Health Service Network |
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5-AA |
Bishop O’Dowd vs Christian |
4pm |
National Health Service Network |
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2-AA |
Saint Mary’s vs Bakersfield Christian |
4pm |
NFHS Network*, Spectrum SportsNet |
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4-AA |
Sutter vs Barstow |
7pm |
National Health Service Network |
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3-AA |
St. Ignatius vs. Ventura |
7pm |
National Health Service Network |
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1-AA |
Folsom vs Catholic Cathedral |
7pm |
NFHS Network*, Spectrum News |
*Outside the spectrum viewing area
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Saturday, December 13
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Partition |
Contest |
Time (Pacific Time) |
TV/live broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|
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7-A |
Balboa vs South El Monte |
11 am |
National Health Service Network |
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7-AA |
Reading Christian vs Woodbridge |
11 am |
National Health Service Network |
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2-A |
Sonora vs. Rio Hondo Prep |
11:30 am |
NFHS Network*, Spectrum News |
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5-A |
Calaveras vs. Bishops League |
3pm |
National Health Service Network |
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6-A |
winters and morse |
3pm |
National Health Service Network |
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1-A |
Middle East vs Pacifica |
3:30 pm |
NFHS Network*, Spectrum News |
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4-A |
El Cerrito vs Beckman |
7pm |
National Health Service Network |
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3-A |
McClymonds vs RF Kennedy |
7pm |
National Health Service Network |
|
Open |
De La Salle vs Santa Margherita |
8pm |
NFHS Network*, Spectrum News |
*Outside the spectrum viewing area
Where will the 2025 CIF Football State Championship be held?
The 2025 CIF State Football Championship Bowl will be held at three different venues:
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Saddleback College, Mission Viejo: Open circuit, 1-AA, 1-A, 2-AA, 2-A
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Fullerton Union High School District Stadium: 3-AA, 3-A, 5-A, 6-AA, 7-AA
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Buena Park High School Stadium: 4-AA, 4-A, 5-AA, 6-A, 7-A