The Game

THE SOUTH'S OLDEST

HIGH SCHOOL RIVALRY

The annual football game between Woodberry Forest School and Episcopal High School is a fierce but friendly matchup that has rallied students, players, alumni, and parents of the two boarding schools since 1901.

61 Wins / 53 Losses / 9 Draws

The 124th contest of The Game is November 8, 2025!
Streaming on youtube.com/@WoodberryForestSchool/streams

JOIN US FOR THE GAME WEEKEND!

Friday, November 7

Dinner and Pre-Bonfire

Woodberry has no athletic events on Friday afternoon, but as always, students will be engaged in study hall until right before the Bonfire begins. We encourage you to explore Orange and the surrounding area for pre-bonfire festivities.

View a list of local restaurant recommendations here.

9:30 p.m. Recommended Campus Arrival Time

After parking as directed by our grounds crew, please walk or take the shuttle up the hill to the Bonfire. The hill will be closed to all traffic except shuttles.

10:10 p.m. Bonfire
At approximately 10:10 p.m., the Woodberry community, along with visiting guests, will convene at the bonfire. The bonfire is the ultimate Woodberry pep rally and a tradition the boys love. Expect to be amazed by the energy — and the heat! Should you choose to attend, you will stand in the field with other guests and watch the action. The dress code is “festive casual” — wear your orange and black! Be prepared for cool or wet weather; rain boots are often a good idea as our fields can be muddy.

Saturday, November 8
11:00 a.m. Tailgating opens

View The Game map for parking, tailgating, store, concessions, and fan zone activities!

Please join us, Saturday, November 8 at 11:00 a.m., for tailgating. Set up can begin as early as 8:00 a.m.

Please note that the Reynolds Family Dining Room will not be open to guests on Saturday. Dining options for guests include the Fir Tree snack bar, a pre-game tailgate, food trucks near the stadium, or an off-campus locale.

For our young Tiger fans, the Fan Zone will be in full swing around 11:00 a.m., featuring face painting, megaphone decorating, mini football giveaways, a photo booth, a donut and coffee truck, and more!

View the list of local eateries that may be of help for tailgating.

1:00 p.m. The Game
Kickoff for the Woodberry vs. Episcopal game will be at 1:00 p.m. in Johnson Stadium. Show your Tiger pride by wearing orange and black, and be prepared to cheer! Go Tigers!!!

Can't make it to the Forest for The Game?
Join one of our watch parties in a city near you!

Watching at home?
Visit youtube.com/@WoodberryForestSchool/streams

More About the Game

On the second Saturday in November each year, Woodberry plays its rival, Episcopal High School. See below for the history of The Game.

The Game Photo Gallery

Click here to view the full 2024 gallery.

Woodberry Forest School is an exceptional private school community for high school boys in grades nine through twelve. It is one of the top boarding schools in the United States and one of the only all-boys, all-boarding schools in the country.

Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
Phone: 540-672-3900

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Woodberry Forest admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religious belief, and national or ethnic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religious belief, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs. The school is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students.