Football Games, Outdoor Fall Sports Relocating In Cheltenham

CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP, PA — Football games and fall sporting events are going to be relocated after the schools superintendent provided an update on the Cheltenham High School stadium project.

Cheltenham Schools Superintendent Brian W. Scriven informed the Cheltenham schools community on Thursday that while the CHS stadium complex project is progressing, it won't be completed to host fall sports events.

Scriven said that CSD Athletic Department has made changes to the schedules for football and other fall sports.

"Our priority remains providing a meaningful and spirited experience for our student-athletes and fans while stadium complex construction is underway," the superintendent said. "Unfortunately, we have been unable to find a path that allows for the Stadium Complex project to be completed before the end of the fall sports season."

He said the school district explored various options and prioritized all stadium construction requests by the contractors.

This week, most of the stone has been delivered inside of the track to support the turf; the retaining wall on the west side of the field is near completion; and a concrete slab is being poured to support the bleachers, Scriven said.

"We know how meaningful events like Homecoming and Senior Night are for our students, families, and community, and we deeply share in the disappointment of having to relocate games," the superintendent said. "We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to deliver a facility that will serve our community for many years to come."

These are the scheduling changes:

Football Games

• The Panthers will play their Homecoming game on Friday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. versus Bensalem at Wissahickon High School at 521 Houston Road in Ambler.
• The Oct. 10 home game versus Upper Dublin has been moved to the Cardinals’ home field (800 Loch Alsh Ave., Fort Washington, PA 19034). Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Since this game will make two consecutive years of the Panthers playing at Upper Dublin, the Cardinals will play at Cheltenham in 2026 and 2027.
• The Panthers’ Senior Night game on Oct. 17 versus Truman will be played at Springfield Township High School (1801 Paper Mill Rd., Erdenheim, PA 19038) at 7 p.m. Student fan buses will be available for these three games.

Senior Celebrations

Athletics has secured the turf at Arcadia University for senior nights for girls and boys soccer and field hockey. Senior nights will be celebrated under the lights on the following dates and times:

• Girls Soccer: Oct. 13, 7 p.m. vs. New Hope Solebury
• Field Hockey: Oct. 14, 7 p.m. vs. Springfield
• Boys Soccer: Oct. 15, 7 p.m. vs. Springfield