The Catholic High School League hosts Prep Bowl LIV at Ford Field on Saturday, Oct. 24, combining football with its centennial celebration.

The schedule includes two youth championships, three high school games and two early exhibitions, according to the league’s event guide.

Founded in 1926, the CHSL oversees competition in 30 sports, according to its website.

After the 4:30 p.m. game, the league will introduce its 100 Greatest Male Athletes and 100 Greatest Female Athletes, selected for their collegiate or professional accomplishments.

Bishop Foley’s championship history

Bishop Foley Catholic won consecutive Cardinal Championships in 2021 and 2022 under coach Brian Barnes, according to the league’s champions list.

The Ventures beat Our Lady of the Lakes 45-12 on Oct. 9, according to CHSL results. Their participation in this year’s Prep Bowl has not been confirmed.

The Cardinal Championship pairs the Intersectional 1 and Intersectional 2 champions.

Game schedule

Gates open at 7:15 a.m. The schedule is:

  • 7:50 and 8:15 a.m.: Exhibition games.
  • 9 a.m.: CYO C-D Championship.
  • 10:45 a.m.: CYO A-B Championship.
  • 12:45 p.m.: High school opening ceremonies and educator awards.
  • 1:30 p.m.: Cardinal Championship.
  • 4:30 p.m.: Jackson Lumen Christi vs. Dearborn Divine Child.
  • 7:30 p.m.: Birmingham Brother Rice vs. Novi Detroit Catholic Central.

Lumen Christi won the 2025 Division 6 state championship, while Divine Child won Division 4, according to the Michigan High School Athletic Association.

Academic honorees from the Classes of 2027, 2028 and 2029 will be recognized throughout the program. The Football Honor Team presentation follows the Cardinal Championship.

The centennial celebrations began with a Sept. 3 Mass at Holy Redeemer Church in Detroit, celebrated by Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger, according to Catholic Central’s recap.

The Knights of Columbus founded Prep Bowl, and Alliance Catholic Credit Union is its presenting sponsor.

Spectators should review Ford Field’s bag requirements before arriving. Permitted options include clear bags no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches and one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags. See the stadium’s bag policy for details and exceptions.