The562’s football coverage for the 2026-27 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins.
Every Long Beach football team’s 2026 journey begins this week. After months of offseason preparation and anticipation, the new storylines, up-and-coming players and teams to watch will finally begin to take shape as the city kicks off another high school football season. Millikan, Jordan and Compton all kick off the season on Thursday, while the rest of the city starts on Friday.
Preview every team in Long Beach HERE, and see the full Week 1 schedule below:
Thursday
Millikan vs. Huntington Beach
Compton at Jordan
Friday
Lakewood vs Corona Del Mar
St. Anthony vs Canyon Springs
Long Beach Poly at Downey
Wilson at Mayfair
Cabrillo at Sonora
