Game Day
AYF Fall 2026

Season Calendar

Fall practices are underway at Larry Thoenissen Field. Next stop: the Week 1 home opener vs the Eagles. Full team-by-team schedules live in the PlayMetrics app.

Countdown to the Season Opener — Saturday, August 22

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Key Dates

Mark Your Calendar

06Jul

First Practice

All day · Larry Thoenissen Field — the Fall 2026 hunt officially began.

Completed
22Aug

Home Opener — vs Eagles

Week 1 · Larry Thoenissen Field — every Bobcats team opens the hunt at home. Full schedule below.

Up Next
Aug–Nov

AYF Fall Regular Season

Seven scheduled games (Aug 22 – Oct 10, bye Oct 3) in the AYF Southeast Region. Home games at Larry Thoenissen Field behind the George Mullen Center; away trips to Venice, Tampa, and Sarasota.

Saturdays
Nov–Dec

Playoffs & Championships

Win in November and the season keeps going — AYF championships can run into December.

Earn It
Fall 2026

Game Schedule

Seven Saturdays of Bobcats football. Home games at Larry Thoenissen Field — bring the whole family. “Evens/odds” tells you which age divisions play that matchup.

22Aug

vs Eagles

Week 1 · Home opener · Larry Thoenissen Field, North Port · kickoff time announced in PlayMetrics

Home
29Aug

vs Orange

Week 2 · Larry Thoenissen Field, North Port · kickoff time announced in PlayMetrics

Home
05Sep

at Venice Vikings

Week 3 · evens divisions · Wellfield Park, Venice · kickoff time announced in PlayMetrics

Away
12Sep

at Tampa Tarheels

Week 4 · tournament · Sportsflex of Tampa Bay · kickoff time announced in PlayMetrics

Away
19Sep

vs Reapers

Week 5 · Larry Thoenissen Field, North Port · kickoff time announced in PlayMetrics

Home
26Sep

vs Sarasota Sundevils

Week 6 · even divisions · Larry Thoenissen Field, North Port · kickoff time announced in PlayMetrics

Home
10Oct

at Sarasota Sundevils

Week 8 · odd divisions · Twin Lakes Park, Sarasota · kickoff time announced in PlayMetrics

Away

Oct 3 is a bye week. Kickoff times and any schedule changes are pushed through the PlayMetrics app — playoffs follow in November.

A Week in the Life

The Bobcat Rhythm

Typical fall week — your coach confirms exact times per team in PlayMetrics. Cheer may practice on alternate days.

MonPractice
TuePractice
WedRest & Homework
ThuPractice
FriRest Up
SatGame Day!
SunFamily Day
Volunteer Opportunities

We Need You on Game Day

Bobcats events run on volunteer power. Email us to grab a shift — it's the fastest way to become part of the family.

  • Helmet Shake — help run our signature community fundraiser.
  • Flag Tournament Concession — keep the concession stand rolling during tournament days.
  • Game-day crew — chains, field setup, team check-in, and more all season long.
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Live Schedules

Your Team's Full Calendar Lives in PlayMetrics

Every practice, game, and schedule change is pushed straight to your phone through the PlayMetrics app — with maps, RSVPs, and team chat.

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Larry T Field

See You at the Field

Home games at Larry Thoenissen Field, behind the George Mullen Center. Bring the whole family — Bobcat Nation shows up loud.

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