NEW LONDON, Conn. — Tickets for the 2025 Secretaries' Cup football game between the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy go on sale Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. The game will be played at Fenway Park on Saturday, Nov. 15, marking the first time the storied rivalry will be held in a Major League stadium.
The matchup, scheduled for noon and broadcast on ESPN+, will showcase Coast Guard excellence on a national stage and honor the service of our entire workforce. Hosting this rivalry in Boston, the heart of New England and the birthplace of the Coast Guard, underscores the Service's deep roots in the region. From the nation's first lighthouse at Boston Light in 1716, to pioneering lifesaving stations along the Massachusetts coast, this location showcases Coast Guard excellence.
Originally designated the Secretary's Cup in 1981 when both academies were in the Department of Transportation, the contest was renamed the Secretaries' Cup when the Coast Guard moved to the Department of Homeland Security in 2003.
Often called the "small college" version of the Army-Navy game, the matchup marks the final game of the regular season for NCAA Division III football. The day’s events will highlight Coast Guard missions and history.
For more information, visit https://www.mlb.com/redsox/tickets/events/secretaries-cup
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