Holy Cross School vs. Jesuit High School

Join us this Friday, October 3, for the biggest game of the year! Cheer on our Tigers to VICTORY as they take on Jesuit in one of the longest, continuously played prep rivalry games in the country, presented by b1Bank.

Friday, October 3, 2025

Tad Gormley Stadium

Kickoff: 7:15 p.m.

Holy Cross Students and Holy Cross Educators enter the game using their current school ID.

Rivalry Information

Timeline:

2:40 p.m. Rivalry Pep Rally at the HC Student Center

4:00 p.m. City Park, Marconi Lot Opens, $15 Cashless

Parking in these spaces is $15 and cashless

4:00 p.m. Tailgate Begins 

4:20 p.m. Palm Drive / Henry Thomas Dr. Intersection Closes 

4:30 p.m. Delgado Parking Lot Opens 

4:30 p.m. Bands Arrive at Tailgate

5:40 p.m. Drumline Battle

5:45 p.m. Bands perform the Fight Songs

6:00 p.m. Bands march into Tad Gormley 

6:05 p.m. All Gates Open

7:15 p.m. Kickoff 

8:00 p.m. Tailgate Cleanup from River Parish Disposal Begins

Important Tailgate and Tad Gormley Stadium Information

There is no registration for the 2025 Rivalry Tailgate. Tailgate spots are on a first-come, first-served basis. The Tailgate will begin at 4:00 p.m. Tents and grills can not be left unattended at any point. Attendees must break down their tailgate and collect trash before leaving the area. Tailgate cleanup provided by River Parish Disposal will begin promptly at 8:00 p.m. Any items left unattended will be disposed of. Holy Cross School is not responsible for any personal items brought to the Tailgate. 

Tad Gormley Stadium has a strict clear-bag policy. All parking and concessions will be card-only, no cash. No outside food or drink is permitted in the venue at any time. Please review all stadium policies by visiting our Tad Gormley Stadium Information page.

Rivalry Game Livestream Provided by Crescent City Sports

Do you live out of town and can't make the game? No worries! Crescent City Sports will begin a free livestream of the game starting at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 3. This game is not part of the Holy Cross Varsity Sports Network subscription package and can only be streamed via the link provided.

Get ready for this year's game by rewatching past games! Watch last year's game all the way back to 2017 by clicking HERE.

Holy Cross School Announces Rivalry Game Honorees

2025 Distinguished Military Alumnus, Colonel (Ret.) Pat Santos '76

2025 Legend of the Game,

Sean Santos '05

2025 Scholar Athlete, 

Jaydin Chambers '26

2025 Community Service Athlete, Michael Taylor '26

Join the Lady Tigers for the Rivalry Luncheon

Join the Lady Tigers for their annual Rivalry Luncheon on Friday, October 3, at Landry's Restaurant (8000 Lakeshore Drive, 70124). The pregame fun runs from 12:00 – 2:15 p.m.

For $65, enjoy a lunch buffet with an open bar serving up specialty drinks. There will be a DJ and prizes included. Register now for this experience with other Holy Cross Tiger fans!

Gear Up for The Rivalry!

Pre-ordered Rivalry Game t-shirts are now available for pickup from the Holy Cross Spirit Shop!

In-Store Availability: There will be a limited quantity of shirts available in-store during Rivalry Week beginning Monday, September 29.

Holy Cross students are encouraged to show their Tiger Pride by wearing their Rivalry t-shirt ahead of the Varsity Football game against Jesuit! All students will be allowed to wear their Rivalry or any Holy Cross t-shirt and tennis shoes with their regulation school pants this Friday, October 3.

Alumni Band

Calling all Holy Cross Alumni Band members, we want you to join us at this year's Holy Cross vs. Jesuit Rivalry Game. Join your fellow Holy Cross Brothers at this year's festivities and cheer on our Tigers to victory!

Please let us know if you are also interested in performing with the Alumni Band, and what instrument you will play. We welcome you back and look forward to seeing you at this year's game!

Holy Cross School and Holy Cross Football would like to extend our thanks to our presenter, b1Bank, along with City Park, and River Parish Disposal for their partnership and support of the 2025 Rivalry Game.

Visit the Holy Cross Spirit Shop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.