We’re halfway through the Navy Midshipmen football season, and it doesn’t get much more thrilling than this! Fall brings a packed house to the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, a stream of midshipmen marching in parade formation to the game, spirited tailgates filling the lots, “Go Navy! Beat Army!” cheers everywhere, the Navy Spirit Team creating an electric atmosphere, the sounds of “Anchors Aweigh” rising everywhere, and Blue Angel rumbling jumpstarting the game. USNA sports are always charged, and a Navy football game is one of the most exciting experiences around.
We’re already halfway through the season, with a stellar 6-0 record, and the midshipmen are poised for a strong finish. The fall promises to bring excellent action with the lineup below. Get ready to cheer on your Navy Football team!
Saturday, November 9, 1200
At USF Bulls
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
Saturday, November 16, 12:00 p.m.
Versus Tulane Green Wave
Annapolis, Maryland
Friday, November 29, 12:00 p.m.
At East Carolina Pirates
Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Greenville, NC
Saturday, December 14, 3:00 p.m.
Versus Army Black Knights
Washington Commanders Stadium, Landover, MD
*All times listed are ET
Want to know what the Naval Academy is building on this year? Last year, they finished the season with a 5-7 record. That included a close 11-17 loss to Army on December 9, 2023, with 65,878 in the crowd at Gillette Stadium right outside of Boston, Massachusetts. This year, they’re off to an incredible start, with a 6-0 record, and the chance to beat Army. The current overall Army-Navy record stands with Navy on top at 62-55-7.
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It’s already an incredible season, and this town knows how to do football; it’s the hottest ticket in Annapolis come fall. While you’re here, make it a Navy weekend! Come visit the Yard, where the midshipmen train hard every day to defend our country, and the football team takes it to another level to defend their reputation.
There are fascinating USNA tours that can guide you through the beautiful walkways and awe-inspiring architecture, as well as through the history of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Naval Academy. Choose from a variety of tours to satisfy your curiosity, from the Anchors Aweigh Music Tour that walks you through the intriguing history of bandstand leader Charles Zimmerman while exploring USNA’s musical history to the historical walking tour that gives you a taste of life as a midshipman.
Speaking of taste, be sure to try the local hangouts of the Brigade while you’re here - the restaurants that give you the inside track at the Naval Academy. For a more formal experience with lots of Annapolis flair, head to The Alley at the Naval Academy Club. There are also snacks and delicious beverages at the two 1845 Coffee locations. Wherever you go on the Yard, you’re supporting the Brigade. Profits from the tours, visits, dining, and shopping go right back to the midshipmen to fund extracurricular activities like cultural arts, music, theater, and club sports.
Shopping is a great way to give back. On a Navy football day, you can find the USNA Gift Shop just inside the main gate to the Yard at the Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center. Gear up before the game with Navy exclusive t-shirts, sweatshirts, footballs, tailgate supplies, and plenty of Go Navy! Beat Army! spirit wear. Here are some of our top football picks. The Naval Academy Gift Shop at the Visitor Center has these and more. If you want to ship something home, they can help you do that, or you can hop on Navyonline to send it from there. Up your Navy game with REAL USNA gear for football season.
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We’re looking forward to seeing the midshipmen finish strong this year. There’s nothing like a Navy football game. Come for a visit and see for yourself. Go Navy! Beat Army! It’s almost time for kickoff!