Burrillville football set to debut new turf field in September
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 10:16 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Burrillville's football team will unveil its new artificial turf field on September 18 against West Warwick. Following a summer of anticipation, players are eager for the change in game timing from Saturday afternoons to Friday nights. The Broncos have prepared extensively, with a challenging schedule including two Division I opponents. This season marks their transition to Division II after difficult seasons in the top tier. Coach Gennaro Ferraro praised the experience gained during their previous two seasons, which he believes will benefit the team moving forward.
- •Burrillville opens its new turf field on September 18 against West Warwick.
- •The team transitioned to Division II this season after two years in Division I.
- •Players expressed excitement about Friday night games drawing larger crowds.
- •Burrillville's schedule includes tough matchups with two Division I teams.
- •Coach Gennaro Ferraro emphasizes lessons learned from previous seasons.
- 10:16 AMYahoo Sports — Burrillville football ready to debut on new turf for 2026 season
"Burrillville football is ready to open its new turf venue. Here's what to know for the Broncos' upcoming season.
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