PITTSBURGH (Aug. 20, 2026) — F.N.B. Stadium and the Riverhounds Sports Group today announced the launch of the 412 Football Classic, an exciting new showcase bringing Western Pennsylvania’s passion for football to the South Shore home of the USL champion Pittsburgh Riverhounds.
The inaugural 412 Football Classic will feature three matchups, two conference and a non-conference tilt, involving six Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League programs across three nights, giving players, coaches, families and fans the opportunity to experience high school football in the setting of a professional sports venue.
The matchups announced today are:
• Neshannock vs. North Catholic, Non-conference — Thursday, Oct. 15
• Penn Hills vs. Moon, Class 5A Northeast Conference — Friday, Oct. 16
• Hopewell vs. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Class 3A Western Hills Conference — Saturday, Oct. 17
All three of those matchups will kick off at 7 p.m., under the lights with the Pittsburgh skyline as their backdrop.
The 412 Football Classic is designed to provide participating schools and their communities with an elevated game-day experience, while introducing a new annual event to the F.N.B. Stadium calendar.
The games this October will mark the return of football to F.N.B. Stadium for the first time since 2018. The pro soccer venue has been a home for football many times before, however, having previously hosted WPIAL football contests, the Pittsburgh Passion women’s football team and the University of Pittsburgh’s Spring Game in 2015.
“We’re excited to open the doors of F.N.B. Stadium to these teams and give players, coaches and fans the opportunity to experience their games on a professional stage,” said Jeff Garner, President of F.N.B. Stadium and Riverhounds Sports Group. “One of the things that makes this venue special is its ability to bring people together for experiences beyond our regular soccer events. We want the 412 Football Classic to become an annual tradition, giving Western Pennsylvania high school teams the chance to create some great memories at a truly unique venue.”
Tickets for the 412 Football Classic are on sale now and can be purchased by using the buttons below.
