Salem Witches host Chelsea Red Devils in preseason scrimmage at Bertram Field

Bertram Fld. in Salem -

Salem (0-0) welcomes Chelsea (0-0) to Bertram Field in Salem on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. ET for a preseason scrimmage. Full game coverage and details are on the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/5730374-chelsea-vs-salem

Quick look

• Game: Salem Witches vs. Chelsea Red Devils

• When: Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 — 4:30 p.m. ET

• Where: Bertram Fld., Salem, Mass.

• SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/5730374-chelsea-vs-salem

• Salem on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/teams/244451-salem-witches

• Chelsea on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/teams/241648-chelsea-red-devils

What to know

This is an early-season scrimmage that gives both programs a chance to shake off the rust and evaluate depth before the regular season. Salem, the home team, lists its next scheduled regular-season game on SBLive as a trip to KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate on Sept. 6 (https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/5638038-salem-vs-kipp-academy-lynn-collegiate). Chelsea’s next game on SBLive is at Ipswich on Sept. 5 (https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/5656636-chelsea-vs-ipswich).

Last meeting

The teams last met on Sept. 9, 2022, at Chelsea High, a game Salem won 45-6. Recap and box score are available on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/2141169-chelsea-vs-salem

Streaming and tickets

• Streaming: Salem’s programs often stream through the NFHS Network; Salem’s NFHS page is here: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/salem-high-school-salem-ma/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Tickets: No ticketing information provided on the SBLive page. Check the game link above or the schools’ athletic pages for updates.

SBLive engagement — follow and pick’em

Salem currently has 10 SBLive fans and Chelsea has 1. Picks are not yet recorded for this contest. SBLive follower and pick numbers can change quickly — follow the teams you support on SBLive and make your pick to show support (picks are for fan engagement and do not affect game projections). Also check SBLive closer to game time for any updates, weather advisories or streaming changes.

Be there, or follow along

Bertram Field should provide a local atmosphere as both teams get ready for the regular season. Fans who want updates should follow the SBLive team pages linked above and visit the game page for real-time scoring and coverage.