Darien Vs. Greenwich Football Playoff Game Set For Wednesday

DARIEN, CT — The #3-ranked Darien High School Blue Wave is scheduled to host the #6-ranked Greenwich High School Cardinals on Wednesday evening at Darien High School Stadium in a Class LL playoff football game, and the Darien Police Department has issued a traffic advisory for the game.

Originally the game was scheduled for Tuesday, but it was postponed to Wednesday due to the inclement weather expected to sweep through Connecticut Monday and Tuesday.

Both teams enter Wednesday's game with 9-1 records, with Darien coming off a crushing loss to arch rival New Canaan in the 2019 Thanksgiving Day Turkey Bowl.

Greenwich's only loss this season was to Darien on Oct. 26, 27-21. New Canaan is scheduled to face Wethersfield on Wednesday evening.

Wednesday's game in Darien is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., and alcoholic beverages and tailgating are prohibited at the high school.

Carpooling is encouraged, and "all bags, backpacks and coolers" will be subject to searches by authorities.

"Due to the large number of vehicles expected, parking regulations and designated tow away zones will be strictly enforced," said Darien police in a statement. "A handicap permit is required to park in the limited number of handicap parking spaces available.

"Additional parking is available at Middlesex Middle School Frate Park, and McGuane Field. No parking will be allowed on Noroton Avenue and in those areas that are specifically designated as 'No Parking.'"

The Middlesex Middle School and McGuane Park satellite parking sites are being utilized because of the limited parking at Darien High School. A shuttle service will be traveling between both of those satellite locations and the high school, according to police.

Below is the text of the traffic advisory:

The Darien Police Department will enforce traffic regulations and monitor security for the Greenwich vs. Darien Quarterfinal Class LL Playoff Game, to be held on [Wednesday, Dec. 4], 2019 at 6:30pm.

All traffic will enter the DHS campus from Noroton Avenue. High School Lane and Nutmeg Lane will be closed to incoming traffic. Spectators are strongly urged to carpool.

Due to the large number of vehicles expected, parking regulations and designated tow away zones will be strictly enforced. A handicap permit is required to park in the limited number of handicap parking spaces available.

Additional parking is available at Middlesex Middle School Frate Park, and McGuane Field. No parking will be allowed on Noroton Avenue and in those areas that are specifically designated as “No Parking.”

Spectators are reminded that no alcoholic beverages are allowed on school property and this will be strictly enforced. No tailgating will be allowed on school property.

All bags, backpacks and coolers will be subject to inspection. Spectators will not be allowed to bring bottles into the game.

At the conclusion of the game, incoming traffic will not be allowed onto DHS campus grounds until the parking lots are clear.

DHS campus grounds will close to the public after all parking lots are clear.