Corky Kell Classic to kick off in Mercedes-Benz rather than end at stadium
World Cup commitments, an Atlanta United game and a Chris Stapleton concert push the Corky Kell to midweek.
Rather than culminating its games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic will kick off midweek at the home of the Atlanta Falcons. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC 2025)
The Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic is returning to open the Georgia high school football season in 2026, but it’s coming with a twist.
Rather than culminating its games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the series will kick off midweek at the home of the Atlanta Falcons to accommodate the venue’s World Cup and entertainment commitments.
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Corky Kell schedule at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Wednesday, Aug. 12
- 5 p.m. — South Gwinnett vs. Lanier
- 8 p.m. — Grayson vs. North Gwinnett
- Thursday, Aug. 13
- 5 p.m. — Cambridge vs. Brookwood
- 8 p.m. — Walton vs. Roswell
Jack Leo is a sports writer and reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Jack worked for the AJC throughout his four years studying journalism and sports media at Georgia State University and the University of Georgia. He’s now focused on telling stories in the grassroots: bringing comprehensive coverage of high school sports for AJC Varsity.
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