Wakefield, Washington-Liberty and Yorktown play varsity football in Arlington. Wakefield hosts Herndon at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, its last home game of 2026.

Last checked Oct. 27, 2026. This page is updated through the season. Schedules and scores come from Wakefield High School’s varsity football schedule on ArbiterLive, Wakefield Athletics and Washington-Liberty Athletics. Playoff information comes from the Virginia High School League. Weekly results are on our high school scoreboard.

Arlington has three public high schools playing varsity football: Wakefield, Washington-Liberty and Yorktown, all in Arlington Public Schools and all in the Virginia High School League. Wakefield is 2-6 with two regular-season games left, starting with Herndon at home on Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. Questions about tickets and game-day rules go to each school’s athletics office; Wakefield’s is 703-228-6700.

Updated Oct. 27: George C. Marshall beat Wakefield 41-0 at Marshall on Oct. 23.

What this means for you

  • Friday, Oct. 30: Herndon at Wakefield, 7 p.m., Wakefield’s last home game.
  • Friday, Nov. 6: Wakefield at McLean, 7 p.m.
  • Washington-Liberty and Yorktown post their schedules on their athletics sites.

Wakefield

Home games are at the Wakefield High School stadium, 1325 S. Dinwiddie St.

Date Opponent Result
Friday, Aug. 28 Falls Church L 21-34
Thursday, Sept. 3 at Rock Ridge W 21-14
Thursday, Sept. 10 John Lewis W 34-12
Friday, Sept. 18 at Justice L 2-26
Friday, Oct. 2 Washington-Liberty L 0-30
Friday, Oct. 9 Langley L 7-48
Friday, Oct. 16 at Yorktown L 2-27
Friday, Oct. 23 at George C. Marshall L 0-41
Friday, Oct. 30 Herndon 7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 6 at McLean 7 p.m.

Results are as Wakefield’s schedule records them, Wakefield’s score first. The team also played preseason scrimmages at C.D. Hylton and against Centreville in August.

Contacts: Brian Parke, director of student activities, 703-228-6700; Clarence Martin, assistant director, 703-228-6733.

Washington-Liberty

Washington-Liberty beat Wakefield 30-0 on Oct. 2. The head coach is Josh Shapiro. The full schedule and results are on the Washington-Liberty football page.

Yorktown

Yorktown beat Wakefield 27-2 at home on Friday, Oct. 16. Check Yorktown’s athletics site for its full schedule.

The crosstown games

Wakefield’s crosstown games this fall:

  • Oct. 2: Washington-Liberty 30, Wakefield 0, at Wakefield
  • Oct. 16: Yorktown 27, Wakefield 2, at Yorktown

Playoffs

The Virginia High School League runs the state playoffs. Brackets, dates and sites are posted on vhsl.org. We will add Arlington teams’ playoff games here.

Below varsity

Wakefield also fields JV, freshman and flag football teams. Its freshman team plays Thursday evenings; its schedule is on Wakefield’s athletics site.

Playing for an Arlington school

Students sign up for VHSL sports through each school’s Arbiter registration. Wakefield’s 2026-27 registration opened July 1 and requires a VHSL physical form.

Related guides: Arlington schools, high school scoreboard and things to do this month.

Frequently asked questions

Which Arlington high schools play varsity football?

Arlington Public Schools’ three comprehensive high schools: Wakefield, Washington-Liberty and Yorktown. All play in the Virginia High School League.

What is Wakefield’s football record in 2026?

Wakefield is 2-6 on its schedule as of Oct. 27, with wins over Rock Ridge (21-14) and John Lewis (34-12). George C. Marshall beat Wakefield 41-0 on Oct. 23. Wakefield hosts Herndon on Friday, Oct. 30, and plays at McLean on Friday, Nov. 6, both at 7 p.m.

Who won Wakefield vs. Yorktown in 2026?

Yorktown beat Wakefield 27-2 at Yorktown on Friday, Oct. 16, according to Wakefield’s schedule. Washington-Liberty beat Wakefield 30-0 on Oct. 2.