Antioch to Host 108th Big Little Game on Friday
Antioch High and Pittsburg High face off at Eells Stadium for the annual rivalry football match.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Football
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The Antioch High Panthers and Pittsburg High Pirates are scheduled to meet for the 108th Big Little Game on October 30, 2026. The matchup will be hosted at Eells Stadium in Antioch.
Why it matters
This rivalry game represents a historic annual contest between two local programs that continues to draw community interest each season. The outcome will influence the late-season standing for both squads as they navigate their respective schedules.
The Antioch High Panthers currently hold a 7-1 varsity record, while the Pittsburg Pirates arrive with a 5-3 standing. Junior varsity action precedes the main event at 4:30 p.m., followed by the varsity kickoff at 7:00 p.m.
The players
Antioch High Panthers
This is the varsity football program representing Antioch High School that currently holds a 7-1 season record.
Pittsburg High Pirates
This is the varsity football program representing Pittsburg High School that currently holds a 5-3 season record.
The details
The upcoming game marks the 108th edition of the Big Little Game series between these two long-standing football programs. The Panthers enter the contest following a narrow 20-21 loss to San Leandro.
Timeline
The junior varsity game is scheduled for October 30, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
The varsity game kickoff is set for October 30, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
Antioch High is slated to play Liberty High on November 6, 2026.
Season Trajectory
As the 108th Big Little Game, this matchup marks a significant milestone in a century-old regional rivalry series. The result will influence the season momentum for both programs as they head into the final stages of the autumn schedule.
Fans attending the game at Eells Stadium should prepare for a full schedule starting with the junior varsity game at 4:30 p.m. The varsity contest will kick off under the lights at 7:00 p.m.
The takeaway
The Big Little Game serves as a definitive point in the season for both local schools and their supporters. Attendees should plan for local traffic congestion around Eells Stadium during the afternoon and evening hours.
What happens next
Antioch High is scheduled to face Liberty High on November 6, 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on the upcoming schedule and team standings, visit Football.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Little Mexico Antioch.
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