A New Era for Texas High School Football
FOX 4+ is set to debut its High School Football Game of the Week series this fall, a premium extension of KDFI Channel 27 that will bring together the most compelling matchups from across North Texas. The initiative aims to revive the state’s rich football traditions while delivering top‑level production to a statewide audience.
The series, presented by Sonic, will air over eleven weeks of the 2026 regular season, featuring ten Thursday night games and a single Friday night showcase. This schedule is designed to give viewers a steady stream of high‑stakes football action throughout the autumn months.
Broadcast Platforms and Coverage
All games will be broadcast live on FOX 4+ and streamed for free through the FOX LOCAL app, which is accessible on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, smartphones and other devices. The multi‑platform approach ensures that fans can follow the action wherever they are, without missing a single play.
Production and On‑Air Talent
Jeff Watts Productions, a company with more than two decades of experience covering Dallas‑Fort Worth high school sports, will produce the telecasts, bringing a level of polish and depth that reflects the region’s football heritage. The on‑air team includes veteran play‑by‑play announcer Doug Anderson, analyst LaDarrin McLane, and sideline reporter Chris Mycoskie, each of whom has chronicled countless Texas high school games and brings a deep knowledge of the sport to the broadcast.
Schedule and Future Impact
The inaugural slate opens with Arlington Bowie hosting Prosper Rock Hill on August 27, followed by a September 3 showdown between Mansfield Timberview and Denton Ryan, and continues with a lineup designed to spotlight rising college and NFL prospects while honoring the communities that nurture them. Jeff Gurley, senior vice president and general manager of KDFI/FOX 4+, expressed enthusiasm for reviving Texas high school football traditions for viewers, noting that the series will serve as a platform for athletes, coaches and fans to connect across the state.