Big 33 Football Classic

08/30/2026

Buddy Day is back!

Join us Sunday, October 18 at Sports Emporium in Carlisle for an afternoon of mini golf, arcade games, food and plenty of Big 33 fun!

Buddy Day is open to individuals of ALL ages with special needs and their families, whether you’ve been part of the Big 33 Buddy Program before or this would be your very first event. We’d love to have you!

Know someone who would enjoy Buddy Day? Share this post, tag a friend or help us spread the word. Everyone is welcome!

📅 Sunday, October 18
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Sports Emporium, Carlisle

Register here: https://big33.org/events/2026-buddy-day-sports-emporium/

CentralPA

08/29/2026

Taking care of our players goes far beyond the field.

A big thank you to Bailey’s Heart & Soul Foundation for providing heart screenings for our Maryland Big 33 players. We’re grateful for their continued commitment to young athletes and for being part of the Big 33 family.

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

70 looks pretty good on us.
This year, the Big 33 Football Classic celebrates 70 years, and so does our Executive Director, Garry Cathell! HBD Garry Cathell 🎉

08/18/2026

A big thank you to the Pennsylvania Army National Guard for their support of the Big 33 Football Classic and for proudly sponsoring Team Pennsylvania!

We’re grateful for their commitment to our Pennsylvania athletes and for helping make the Big 33 experience possible. Thank you for being part of the Big 33 family and supporting the next generation of PA football!

08/06/2026

Pennsylvania players, want to be considered for the 70th Big 33 Football Classic?

If you’re an upcoming Pennsylvania high school senior, the road to the Big 33 starts here.

Before you can be nominated, your high school head coach must be a member of the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association (PSFCA). PSFCA membership allows coaches to nominate players for the Big 33 Football Classic.

Parents and players, now is the time to make sure your coach is a PSFCA member. Coaches receive valuable professional development, networking opportunities, statewide recognition, and new this year, high school head coaches also receive an AFCA membership as part of their PSFCA membership.

The road to the 70th Big 33 Football Classic starts today.

Link in bio to join or renew your PSFCA Coach Membership.

08/04/2026

Thank you to Appalachian Harley-Davidson for their continued support of the Big 33 Football Classic as the sponsor of our Welcome Picnics!

Each year, they host our Pennsylvania and Maryland football teams, along with our Girls Flag athletes, as they kick off an unforgettable week of Big 33 events.

We are so grateful for your generosity and for always stepping up to support the Big 33 family. Thank you for being such an incredible partner!

08/04/2026

Want to be considered for the 70th Big 33 Football Classic?

It starts here.

Before a player can be nominated, their high school coach must be a member of the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association (PSFCA). Membership gives coaches the opportunity to nominate deserving student-athletes for one of Pennsylvania’s greatest football traditions.

If you’re an upcoming senior with Big 33 dreams, talk to your coach and make sure they’re a PSFCA member. Then get to work earning that nomination.

The road to the 70th Big 33 starts today.

🏈 PSFCA Membership is NOW OPEN!

August 1 officially marks the beginning of our new membership year, and there's never been a better time to join the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association.

Whether you're a middle school, high school, or college coach, your membership helps strengthen football across Pennsylvania while providing valuable benefits, including:

✅ Professional development and coaching resources
✅ Networking with coaches from across the state
✅ Eligibility for PSFCA awards and recognition
✅ Support for the Big 33 Football Classic, Girls Flag Football, and other statewide initiatives
✅ A voice in the future of Pennsylvania football

⭐ NEW! High school head coaches receive an AFCA membership as part of their PSFCA membership, providing access to national coaching resources, education, and professional development.

Invest in yourself. Invest in your program. Invest in Pennsylvania football.

🔗 Join or renew your membership today! https://big33.org/psfca/membership/

07/14/2026

When the stadium lights went out…

The fans became the lights.

One unforgettable finish to another unforgettable Big 33 Football Classic.