The Atholton High School Football Raiders have locked in their 2026 gridiron calendar. We pulled the full slate straight from the official HCPSS athletics listings.
The season runs from a September scrimmage at Oakdale through a late-October finale at Glenelg. For families in Columbia, that means Friday-night lights are back on the schedule.
Key Takeaways
- Varsity football opens with an away game at Mt Hebron on Saturday, Sep 26.
- The lone home varsity matchup is against Oakland Mills on Friday, Oct 23.
- JV football and flag football both carry full three-game public slates this fall.
What Does the 2026 Varsity Schedule Look Like?
Our team confirmed every date against the school’s published calendar. The Atholton High School Football varsity football schedule leans heavily toward away contests this year.
Kickoff times sit at 6 p.m. for most weeknight games, per the Atholton athletics page.
| Opponent | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale (Scrimmage) | Away | TBD | TBD |
| Mt Hebron | Away | Sat, Sep 26 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Long Reach | Away | Fri, Oct 9 | 6:00 p.m. |
| Oakland Mills | Home | Fri, Oct 23 | 6:00 p.m. |
| Glenelg | Away | Fri, Oct 30 | 6:00 p.m. |
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How Does the JV Football Slate Break Down?
The junior varsity squad follows a tighter road-heavy run. We found three confirmed JV football dates across September and November.
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| Opponent | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reservoir | Away | Tue, Sep 22 | 6:00 p.m. |
| Mt Hebron | Away | Mon, Sep 28 | 6:00 p.m. |
| Glenelg | Away | Mon, Nov 2 | 4:30 p.m. |
What About the Flag Football Program?
Flag football continues its growth across Howard County football programs. The Raiders open at home against Wilde Lake before two road trips.
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| Opponent | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilde Lake | Home | Mon, Sep 14 | 4:30 p.m. |
| Hammond | Away | Wed, Sep 30 | 4:00 p.m. |
| Long Reach | Away | Mon, Oct 12 | 4:30 p.m. |
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What Does This Mean for Raiders Fans?
Our analysis suggests travel planning matters more than usual this season. Four of five varsity games sit on the road, so carpools fill up fast.
The single home date against Oakland Mills becomes the marquee night, as listed on the official HCPSS calendar.
Here is how we read the slate:
- Mark Sep 26 first. The Mt Hebron opener kicks off at an unusual 1 p.m. Saturday slot.
- Circle Oct 23. It is the only chance to see the Atholton Raiders play at home.
- Plan for Oct 30. The Glenelg road closer caps the regular season.
Quick Season Snapshot
If you have followed Howard County football before, this rhythm won’t surprise you. We tracked the same fall structure used across the Howard County Public School System.
County-wide schedules and updates post regularly through the district athletics hub.
| Program | Games Listed | Home Games | First Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varsity | 4 + scrimmage | 1 | Sep 26 |
| JV | 3 | 0 | Sep 22 |
| Flag | 3 | 1 | Sep 14 |
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Final Word
We stand behind these dates because they come straight from the school’s published feed. Times and venues can shift, so confirm each game on the HCPSS athletics page before you travel.
Expect a busy, road-heavy autumn for Atholton.
Set your reminders now, and we will track any schedule changes as the season nears.
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