Auburn hosts Fitchburg at Auburn High on Aug. 28

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Auburn and Fitchburg meet Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at 6 p.m. EDT at Auburn High School in what shapes up as an early-season test for both programs. The home team Auburn Rockets will look to build on last season’s momentum, while the Fitchburg Red Raiders arrive hoping to flip the script after a loss the last time these teams met.

Game snapshot

  • Date/time: Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 — 6 p.m. EDT (local)

  • Location: Auburn High School — Auburn, Mass.

  • Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/5531300-auburn-vs-fitchburg

  • Home: Auburn Rockets — https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/teams/241010-auburn-rockets (fans: 4)

  • Away: Fitchburg Red Raiders — https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/teams/242173-fitchburg-red-raiders (fans: 6)

Last meeting

The most recent meeting came Oct. 4, 2024, when Auburn topped Fitchburg 42-13. Review that game on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/4320722-auburn-vs-fitchburg

Streaming and tickets

  • Auburn NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/auburn-high-school-auburn-ma/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Fitchburg NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/fitchburg-high-school-fitchburg-ma/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

(Note: only use the NFHS Network links above if the schools are streaming this contest. No ticket link was provided.)

Why this matters

Early-season games set tone and depth charts. Auburn will try to replicate the efficiency it showed in last season’s meeting, while Fitchburg will be searching for answers on both sides of the ball. Weather and roster updates can change the game outlook — check local forecasts and team pages before heading to the stadium.

Get involved

Follow both teams on SBLive (links above) to increase fan counts and get real-time updates. Make your picks on the game page — picks are for fun and help fan engagement, and win-chance projections can change. Follow the teams you want to see win and check back for lineup and weather updates as kickoff approaches.