The 2026 high school football jamboree in the Lake Charles area will unfold over two days, August 27 and 28, with games scheduled at a handful of local high schools.
Jamboree Schedule Overview
At the Bolton Ford Jamboree held at Sam Houston High School, the opening slate includes a South Beauregard versus Dequincy matchup, an Iowa versus Westlake contest, and a home game for Sam Houston against Jennings.
The following day, the Sulphur Jamboree at Sulphur High School will feature Barbe taking on DeRidder, followed by a Sulphur versus Washington‑Marion game.
Meanwhile, the Welsh Jamboree at Welsh High School will showcase a Grand Lake versus Crowley contest, a junior‑varsity showdown between Vinton and St. Louis, and a head‑to‑head between Welsh and St. Louis.
The Allen Parish Jamboree at Kinder High School will pit Oakdale against Kinder, then Oberlin against Oakdale, and finally a rematch of Kinder versus Oberlin.
The St. Edmund Jamboree at St. Edmund High School will close the series with a St. Edmund versus Elton game.
Season Kickoff Timing
All of these events are positioned just one week before the official start of the high school football season, giving teams a final chance to fine‑tune strategies and build momentum.
Community Anticipation
Local fans and players alike are eager to see the early‑season rivalries, which promise competitive play and a boost of community spirit as the new season approaches.