Eight high school teams match up once again to kick off the 2025 high school football season
(Flint, Mich., Aug. 6, 2025) – Kettering University’s Atwood Stadium will host the eighth-annual Flint & Genesee Vehicle City Gridiron Classic to kick off the 2025 high school football season with two days of games, beginning on Aug. 28.
This year’s games will feature matchups between intra-county rivals as well as Genesee County schools taking on visiting schools from neighboring communities.
Thursday, Aug. 28
- 1 p.m. – Summerfield High School vs. Beecher High School
- 4 p.m. – Clio High School vs. Mt. Morris High School
- 7 p.m. – Millington High School vs. Reese High School
Friday, Aug. 29
- 4 p.m. – Erie Mason High School vs. Flint Elite (New Standard and Madison Academies)
Tickets are $10 at the gate. Tickets will also be available for purchase online at GOFan.co for $11 (including processing fee) beginning two weeks before the event. Stadium parking is $5.
“Kettering University’s historic Atwood Stadium has long been a symbol of community in Flint,” said Dr. Robert K. McMahan, president of Kettering University. “It is a place where young athletes take the field, grow as leaders, and learn the value of teamwork and perseverance through the spirit of healthy competition. We hope everyone enjoys a fun and exciting eighth annual Vehicle City Gridiron Classic.”
“The Vehicle City Gridiron Classic brings together some of our region’s most competitive football programs and gives their players an opportunity to compete at one of the finest sports fields in our state,” said Judge Duncan Beagle, president of the Vehicle City Sports Committee. “The event allows the athletes to showcase their skills not only to fans and community members, but also to college scouts from throughout the state.”
“We love to be able to welcome players, families, and their communities from around the state to the historic Atwood Stadium,” said Tim Herman, CEO of the Flint & Genesee Group. “Not only do we celebrate the game of football, but we’re able to show off our amazing city, the thriving community, and some top-notch athletes that come from it.”
About Kettering University: Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. Through this proven approach we inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders. Visit www.kettering.edu.
About the Flint & Genesee Group: The Flint & Genesee Group supports the region through its commitment to developing business, talent, and place. The organization works to strengthen the Flint and Genesee County economy, and create a place where people thrive, and businesses invest and grow. Its programs and services are marketed through four divisions—Explore Flint & Genesee, the Flint & Genesee Chamber, the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance, and Flint & Genesee Education & Talent. For more information, visit FlintandGenesee.org, and check us out on Facebook, and LinkedIn.