Winnersville Classic Football Game to Kick Off Friday
The annual rivalry game between Lowndes and Valdosta high schools is set to draw over 12,000 spectators to the stadium.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Football

Live Poll
Would you pay to livestream a local high school sports game in your area?
Lowndes High School and Valdosta High School will face off in the annual Winnersville Classic this Friday, October 30, 2026. All available tickets for the contest were sold out across both school districts by Wednesday noon.
Why it matters
This long-standing rivalry represents a significant community event for Valdosta, with attendance expected to reach between 12,000 and 13,000 people at the stadium. Local interest remains intense, as evidenced by the rapid sale of all available tickets.
Official sales data confirms that all tickets were fully distributed by noon on Wednesday. The event expects a total attendance of 12,000 to 13,000 people.
The players
Lowndes High School
This educational institution serves as the host site for the upcoming Winnersville Classic football game.
Valdosta High School
This institution is one of the two competing school districts participating in the annual rivalry game.
The details
The game will be hosted at Lowndes High School with kickoff scheduled for 8 p.m. Fans who did not secure tickets can watch the competition through a paid livestream service.
Timeline
Wednesday, October 28, 2026: All ticket allotments sold out by noon.
Friday, October 30, 2026: Livestream coverage begins at 6:45 p.m.
Friday, October 30, 2026: Game kickoff at 8 p.m.
Season Trajectory
This game follows the annual pattern set by the historical Winnersville Classic rivalry. It remains the centerpiece of the local season, dictating the competitive balance within the South Georgia football landscape.
Fans who did not secure a ticket must purchase a $29 pass to access the event via the official livestream. The broadcast is scheduled to begin at 6:45 p.m. ahead of the 8 p.m. kickoff.
The takeaway
The rapid sell-out of the Winnersville Classic highlights the ongoing importance of this rivalry to the local community. Residents without tickets can still engage with the event remotely through the provided digital broadcast options.
Further reading
For more information on local athletics, visit the Valdosta Football page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News.
Live Poll
Would you pay to livestream a local high school sports game in your area?










