New Canaan, Darien Turkey Bowl 2024: Here's What To Know

NEW CANAAN, CT — The New Canaan Rams and Darien Blue Wave are gearing up for the annual Turkey Bowl on Thanksgiving Day.

Turkey Bowl 2024

This year's Turkey Bowl is scheduled to kick-off at 10 a.m. on Nov. 28 from Darien High School.

Both Darien and New Canaan are 8-1 on the season going into the game, which is typically the regular season finale, and both teams are coming off impressive blowout victories.

The Blue Wave defeated Fairfield Warde High School 49-7 on Nov. 15, and the Rams beat Bridgeport Central High School 42-6.

A livestream of the game will be available here.

Parking

According to DHS Athletic Director Chris Manfredonia, tickets are all but sold out to this year's big game.

Parking on the DHS campus, including the Methodist Church as well as on High School Lane and Nutmeg Lane, will only be permitted with a school issued parking pass.

See also: Traffic Advisory Issued For Darien, New Canaan Turkey Bowl: Police

All others can park at Middlesex Middle School, St. Thomas More Church, or Noroton Train Station (outbound side or Post 53 side).

Shuttle buses will be provided to and from MMS and the train station. Carpooling is encouraged.

Additionally, no tailgating will be permitted on the premises.

Traffic advisories will be posted by the Darien Police Department prior to the game.

The Rivalry

While the tradition of playing each other on Thanksgiving goes back to 1994, the rivalry between Darien and New Canaan football stretches all the way back to 1928.

Of the 98 games played between the two schools over the years, New Canaan holds the advantage with an all-time record of 57-39-2.

The Rams have won six straight Turkey Bowl matchups since 2017.

Read more about the history of the Darien-New Canaan rivalry.

Written by Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff