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By the People, for the People
Army Football Applauds Trump's Executive Order on Army-Navy Game
The Black Knights welcome the President's move to make their annual rivalry the sole focus of college football on the second Saturday of December.
Mar. 21, 2026 at 5:11pm
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The Army Black Knights football program has issued an official statement expressing gratitude for President Donald Trump's recent executive order ensuring the annual Army-Navy game is the only college football contest played on the second Saturday of December. The order aims to preserve the tradition and prominence of the longstanding rivalry between the two military academies.
Why it matters
The Army-Navy game is one of the most storied rivalries in college football, dating back to 1890. Trump's executive order solidifies the game's status as a singular event on the college football calendar, allowing it to take center stage without competing with other high-profile matchups during bowl season and the College Football Playoff.
The details
Trump's executive order stipulates that no other college football teams will play on the second Saturday of December, allowing Army and Navy to have the day to themselves for their annual clash. The 127th edition of the rivalry will take place on December 12, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- The first Army-Navy game was played in 1890.
- The two teams have faced off 126 times total.
- The annual game has been played every year since 1930.
The players
Tom Theodorakis
Director of Athletics for the Army sports program.
Donald Trump
The President of the United States who signed the executive order.
What they’re saying
“We're grateful for the President's leadership and for everyone working to protect, preserve, and unite around America's Game and the values it stands for.”
— Tom Theodorakis, Director of Athletics, Army sports program
What’s next
The 127th Army-Navy game will take place on December 12, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The takeaway
Trump's executive order reinforces the significance of the Army-Navy rivalry and ensures the game will remain the sole focus of college football fans on the second Saturday of December, preserving a longstanding tradition that celebrates the values of the U.S. military.
