5 Things to Know about the 2025 Turkey Bowl

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Loyola Blakefield defeated Calvert Hall, 17-14, on Nov. 28, 2024 in the 104th Turkey Bowl football game at Towson University's Johnny Unitas Stadium to retain the rivalry's perpetual trophy. (John Strohsacker/For the Catholic Review)

5 Things to Know about the 2025 Turkey Bowl

November 20, 2025
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports

Here are five things to know ahead of the traditional Thanksgiving Day football clash between Baltimore-area Catholic schools Calvert Hall Cardinals and Loyola Blakefield Dons:

Here are five things to know ahead of the traditional Thanksgiving Day football clash between Baltimore-area Catholic schools Calvert Hall Cardinals and Loyola Blakefield Dons:

When will the Turkey Bowl be played and how can I watch?

The game is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 27, 10 a.m., at Towson University’s Johnny Unitas Stadium. It can be watched in person by purchasing tickets ($12 for general admission) at the gates, which open at 8:30 a.m. or by visiting either schools’ website calverthall.com or loyolablakefield.org or ticketmaster.com/towsonstudent/TurkeyBowl. For ticket questions, call 410-841-3298. The game, sponsored by The Brooks Financial Group, can be viewed live on WMAR-TV (channel 2) or on the station’s streaming channels. Coverage starts Thanksgiving morning at 9 a.m. with a pregame show (sponsored by Catholic Review Media).


Quarterback Brad Seiss is upended by Calvert Hall tacklers in the 104th Turkey Bowl football game at Towson University’s Johnny Unitas Stadium. Seiss, a senior at the time, led Loyola to victory with two touchdown passes. (John Strohsacker/For the Catholic Review)

What do I need to know if I’m attending the Turkey Bowl in person?

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