1st College Football Game At Globe Life Field To Be Between Army, Air Force In 2021

CBS Dallas/Fort Worth

December 17, 2020

ARLINGTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – The first college football game played at Globe Life Field in Arlington will be between the Army Black Knights and the Air Force Falcons in 2021, officials announced Thursday.

Officials announced the Lockheed Martin Commanders’ Classic will be played at the Texas Rangers’ new home in 2022, as well. The two games are currently scheduled for Nov. 6, 2021 and Nov. 5, 2022.

“We are excited to announce the Commanders’ Classic series for 2021 & 2022,” said West Point Director of Athletics Mike Buddie. “It is thrilling to have this opportunity to play one of our rival academies in the state of Texas, home to many military installations and service men and women. I’d like to thank Sean Decker and the entire Texas Rangers organization for providing this wonderful opportunity for our cadet-athletes and fans, and to Lockheed Martin for its tremendous support of the event.”

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