Milton Wildcats at Needham Rockets preview: Sept. 6 at Memorial Field

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Milton travels to Needham for an early-season matchup on Saturday, Sept. 6, when the Milton Wildcats visit the Needham Rockets at Memorial Field in Needham. Kickoff is set for 9 a.m. Eastern (6 a.m. Pacific) at Needham — a morning kickoff that gives both teams an opportunity to set the tone in Week 1.

Game details

• Date: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025

• Kickoff: 9 a.m. ET

• Location: Needham — Memorial Field

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/5742219-milton-vs-needham

Team links and status

• Milton Wildcats (0-0) — https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/teams/243518-milton-wildcats-fr

• Next: Milton at Newton North, Sept. 13 — https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/5791251-milton-vs-newton-north

• Needham Rockets (0-0) — https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/teams/243676-needham-rockets-fr

• Next: Needham at Natick, Sept. 13 — https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/5704799-needham-vs-natick

What to watch

Both teams open the season at 0-0, so this game is a clean slate for coaches and players. With no previous meeting listed and limited preseason data available on the SBLive pages, expect coaches to rely on fundamentals and early-game play-calling to establish momentum.

How to follow and get involved

Follow the game and both teams on SBLive using the links above to get updates and drive up follower counts. Fans can also make picks on SBLive for fun — picks are fan engagement only and not tied to any official projections. SBLive numbers (fans, picks, win chances) can change as more people follow and engage, so follow the teams you want to support and make your pick to show some early-season pride.

Note: No streaming or ticketing information was provided for this game. Check the game’s SBLive page and the teams’ pages for any updates as kickoff approaches.