Hoover and Spain Park football 2026: results so far, the Oct. 16 rivalry at the Hoover Met and the last regular-season games, Oct. 23 and Oct. 29.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026, at 9 a.m. Central. Updated weekly in season. Schedules and results come from each school’s official schedule: Hoover High on the AHSAA’s Dragonfly site and Spain Park Athletics. Kickoffs are 7 p.m. Central unless noted.

Hoover’s two public high schools, Hoover High (the Buccaneers) and Spain Park (the Jaguars), both in Hoover City Schools, have two regular-season weeks left after their rivalry game Friday night at the Hoover Met. Mayor Nick Derzis promoted the Oct. 16 game at the Oct. 12 City Council meeting, the city reported. Weekly results are on our scoreboard.

This week and next

  • Friday, Oct. 23: Hoover at Tuscaloosa County; Spain Park at Hewitt-Trussville
  • Thursday, Oct. 29: James Clemens at Spain Park, 7 p.m.
  • Tickets: Hoover High through GoFan
  • Hoover High athletics: 205-439-1233 (school office); Spain Park: 205-439-1433

Hoover High Buccaneers

Date Opponent Result
Friday, Aug. 14 Bob Jones W 49-6
Friday, Aug. 21 Muscle Shoals W 14-8
Thursday, Aug. 27 at Opelika W 21-7
Friday, Sept. 4 at Hewitt-Trussville L 40-24
Friday, Sept. 11 Prattville L 30-29
Friday, Sept. 18 at Oak Mountain W 59-13
Friday, Sept. 25 Knoxville Catholic L 20-17
Friday, Oct. 2 Thompson L 31-14
Friday, Oct. 9 at Vestavia Hills (6 p.m.) L 6-3
Friday, Oct. 16 Spain Park, at the Hoover Met Not yet posted
Friday, Oct. 23 at Tuscaloosa County

Dates are converted to Central time from the AHSAA’s Dragonfly schedule, which shows Hoover 4-5 before the Spain Park game. Losses show the opponent’s score first.

Spain Park Jaguars

Date Opponent Result
Friday, Aug. 21 at Sparkman W 17-13
Friday, Aug. 28 Bessemer City W 35-0
Friday, Sept. 4 Oak Mountain W 42-21
Friday, Sept. 11 Thompson L 48-14
Friday, Sept. 18 at Vestavia Hills L 30-7
Friday, Oct. 2 at Prattville L 35-28
Thursday, Oct. 8 Tuscaloosa County W 67-0
Friday, Oct. 16 at Hoover, at the Hoover Met Not yet posted
Friday, Oct. 23 at Hewitt-Trussville
Thursday, Oct. 29 James Clemens

Results are from the AHSAA’s Dragonfly records; Spain Park’s own schedule page lists the Bessemer City score as 25-0. Spain Park was 4-3 before the Hoover game.

Where they play

  • Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, Stadium Trace Parkway, off I-459 Exit 10: the city says it hosts Hoover High School football and the SEC Baseball Tournament. See getting around Hoover.
  • Spain Park High School, 4700 Jaguar Drive, off Valleydale Road.

Watching and listening

Spain Park lists NFHS Network streaming on its athletics site. Hoover High’s athletics page links the GoFan ticket app and the school’s athletics app.

The playoffs

The Alabama High School Athletic Association runs the playoffs after the regular season; brackets and qualifying teams are posted on ahsaa.com. We will add Hoover and Spain Park’s playoff games here when the AHSAA posts them.

What this means for you

  • Two Friday nights left in the regular season, plus Spain Park’s Thursday home finale Oct. 29.
  • Hoover High tickets are on GoFan.
  • Check our scoreboard each Saturday for results.

Related: schools guide, things to do this month and fall festivals and pumpkin patches.

Frequently asked questions

When do Hoover and Spain Park play football in 2026?

The rivalry game was Friday, Oct. 16, at the Hoover Met. The schools had not posted the score when we checked on the morning of Oct. 17.

Where does Hoover High play home football games?

The City of Hoover says Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, on Stadium Trace Parkway, hosts Hoover High School football. Hoover High is at 1000 Buccaneer Drive.

What is Hoover’s football record in 2026?

Hoover was 4-5 before the Spain Park game, according to its AHSAA Dragonfly schedule, with wins over Bob Jones, Muscle Shoals, Opelika and Oak Mountain.

Where can I buy Hoover High football tickets?

Hoover High links its tickets through GoFan on its athletics page. Spain Park links its athletics site, schedules and NFHS Network video from its school website.