Georgia Powerhouse Milton Unveils 2026 Football Schedule

Eagles look to continue their championship run with a challenging slate of opponents.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Milton High School, a Georgia football powerhouse, has released its 10-game regular season schedule for the 2026 season. The Eagles, who won back-to-back state championships in 2023 and 2024, will face a tough slate of opponents as they look to continue their winning ways.

Why it matters

Milton is one of the top high school football programs in the country, consistently ranking among the best teams nationally. Their schedule features several other highly-ranked opponents, making this an exciting season for Georgia high school football fans.

The details

Under Georgia's realignment for 2026 and 2027, Milton will play in Region 7-6A, facing off against teams like Alpharetta, Gainesville, and Roswell. The Eagles will open the season against North Cobb, a team that has also spent time in the national rankings. Milton will also continue their tradition of playing an out-of-state opponent, traveling to Tennessee to take on Battle Ground Academy, the 2025 Tennessee Division II-AA state champions.

  • Milton released its 2026 schedule on Monday, February 9, 2026.
  • The Eagles' season will begin on August 21, 2026 against North Cobb.
  • Milton will travel to Tennessee to play Battle Ground Academy on September 11, 2026.

The players

Milton High School

A Georgia high school football powerhouse that has won back-to-back state championships in 2023 and 2024.

North Cobb

A Georgia high school football team that has spent significant time in the national rankings.

Battle Ground Academy

A Tennessee high school football team that won the Division II-AA state championship in 2025.

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What they’re saying

“Different Teams, Same Dreams.”

— Ben Reaves Jr., Coach (Twitter)

What’s next

The 2026 high school football season will begin in August, with Milton's first game scheduled for August 21 against North Cobb.

The takeaway

Milton's 2026 schedule showcases the program's continued dominance and their commitment to playing a challenging slate of opponents, both in-state and out-of-state. Fans can look forward to an exciting season of high school football as the Eagles aim to extend their championship run.