(PHOTO: The Rye Football team in their postgame huddle after defeating Harrison 24-0 in ‘The Game’ in 2024.)
(PHOTO: The Rye Football team in their postgame huddle after defeating Harrison 24-0 in ‘The Game’ in 2024.)

The Game is just around the corner. The Rye Athletic Department has released details of the game including ticketing, online streaming and fan rules.

Read it:

Dear Rye Families:

It is with pleasure that I invite you to watch the 2025 Rye Harrison Football game on Saturday, October 25th, at 1:30 p.m. at Harrison High School’s McGillicuddy Stadium.

We ask for your assistance and cooperation to help uphold and maintain the great tradition of competition and sportsmanship that is a hallmark of this storied rivalry.

The following is a list of expectations and information that we hope you will find helpful in preparation for game day.  As always, we thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to a great game.

Rye Harrison Football Game:  Saturday, October 25, 2025  Kickoff Time:  1:30 p.m.

  • Gates will open and spectator tickets will go on sale at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, at Harrison’s McGillicuddy Stadium, located at Harrison High School.
  • The game will be live-streamed free of charge for the wider Harrison and Rye communities on the SportsEngine network using this link.  The link will be live 10 minutes before kick-off.
  • Parking will be provided at 550 and 600 Mamaroneck Avenue in Harrison.  Shuttle buses will be provided to and from the stadium.  
  • Ticket Price: $5 (cash only) for adults and children age 5 and older; children under the age of 5 will be admitted free of charge.
  • Children must be supervised at all times.  We are expecting a large crowd, and everyone’s cooperation is needed to ensure safety.
  • No coolers, bottles, insulated cups, or outside drinks are permitted.  Refreshments will be available for purchase on-site.
  • The Harrison High School campus is alcohol, drug, and smoke-free.  The Harrison and Rye Police Departments will be on-site to help enforce these rules.  Anyone who is in violation may be subject to removal from the property.

Reminders for this game (and all athletic events):  

  • No banners/signs/fatheads (photo-player likenesses) – Section 1 Policy
  • No face paint or masks
  • No coolers
  • No open containers or beverages of any sort; no insulated cups
  • No backpacks (all bags are subject to search)
  • No horns, noisemakers, etc.
  • No dogs or other pets are permitted on school property

The annual pep rally will be held on Friday, October 24, at 7:00 p.m., at Rye High School, beginning in the gym and then moving to Nugent Stadium behind the visitors’ bleachers. The Rye Harrison JV football game will be played at Rye High School on Monday, October 27, at 5:00 p.m.

On behalf of the varsity football team and the entire Garnet family, I encourage you to watch the game and to join us in proudly representing Rye in all the activities surrounding this long-standing and friendly athletic rivalry.

Thank you for your enthusiasm and support!

Sincerely,
Susan Reid Dullea
Director of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics

(PHOTO: Rye PD Detective Gabe Caputo sending a clear message with the Cheer Team during Saturday's 97th Rye - Harrison football match-up. The Garnets took the win 24 - 0.)
(PHOTO: Rye PD Detective Gabe Caputo sending a clear message with the Cheer Team during Saturday’s 97th Rye – Harrison football matchup on October 26, 2024. The Garnets took the win 24 – 0.)

Jay Sears is the owner and publisher of MyRye.com. He is a 20+ year Rye resident. Contact MyRye.com: https://myrye.com/tips

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