AHSAA Kickoff Classic moves to Central-Phenix City in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 6:22 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The AHSAA Kickoff Classic will take place on August 20, 2026, at Central-Phenix City instead of its usual venue at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery. This change follows difficulties in securing teams willing to play at a neutral site and aims to provide a home-field atmosphere for participants. AHSAA executive director Heath Harmon noted that factors such as lost revenue from concessions and halftime activities influenced this decision. The AHSAA plans to explore the possibility of returning to a neutral site for future events based on how the 2026 game unfolds.
- •AHSAA Kickoff Classic set for August 20, 2026
- •Game moves to Central-Phenix City from Cramton Bowl
- •Teams have struggled to commit to neutral site games
- •AHSAA considers future options for the event
- •Local game atmosphere expected to enhance experience
- 6:22 PMYahoo Sports — Why the AHSAA Kickoff Classic has a new host site in 2026
"The AHSAA Kickoff Classic is usually held at the historic Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, but that won't be the case in 2026.
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