Pittsburgh Central Catholic football to host Bergen Catholic in 2026

When the 2026 high school football season rolls around, it will kick off with a massive matchup over in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

According to a report by the WPIAL Insider, Pittsburgh Central Catholic (Pa.) will host Bergen Catholic (N.J.) in Week 0 of the 2026 high school football season. The Vikings and Crusaders were among the top teams in their respective states this past 2025 campaign.

Per the WPIAL Insider post, the game will be played at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania this upcoming August.

🚨BREAKING

Pittsburgh Central Catholic to host Bergen Catholic (NJ) in their Week 0 matchup at the Wolvarena

Bergen Catholic is a National Powerhouse that features a ton of P4 level player.

Ryan Lehmeier continually schedules the best Week 0 matchups in the WPIAL pic.twitter.com/0FBLGLDVcL

— WPIAL Insider (@WPIAL_Insider) January 21, 2026

Bergen Catholic is slated to return multiple key pieces to the roster, including Class of 2028 four-star EDGE Jackson Vaughn, sophomore four-star Amiir Woodward, three-star defensive lineman Jayden Beckley and Class of 2027 wide receiver Bryan Porter.

Crusaders ended this past season with a 8-3 record finishing at No. 3 in the final 2025 New Jersey high school football Massey Rankings.

Central Catholic also is slated to return multiple key offensive pieces to the roster, including Notre Dame four-star offensive lineman commitment James Halter, junior four-star offensive lineman Jimmy Kalis and three-star linebacker Roman Thompson.

The Vikings had a 13-2 record in 2025 and finished No. 18, according to the final 2025 Pennsylvania high school football Massey Rankings.

More about Central Catholic High School

Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, PA, is a private, all-boys, college preparatory institution founded on the principles of St. John Baptist de La Salle. It emphasizes academic excellence, faith development, and leadership. Known for its strong athletic programs, including football, hockey, rowing, and golf, the school fosters a spirit of integrity, respect, and service. The mascot is the Viking, and the school is commonly abbreviated as CCHS.

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