2025 Secretaries' Cup Rivalry Football Game:

U.S. Coast Guard Academy vs U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Fenway Park will host the 2025 Secretaries' Cup, a longstanding annual football matchup featuring the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) and the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) on Saturday, November 15, 2025. The game will kick off at 12 p.m. ET (9am PST) and be broadcast live on ESPN+.

This marks the first time the storied rivalry will be held in a Major League stadium and will showcase Coast Guard excellence on a national stage and honor the service of our entire workforce. Hosting this rivalry in Boston, the heart of New England and the birthplace of the Coast Guard, underscores the Service's deep roots in the region. From the nation's first lighthouse at Boston Light in 1716, to pioneering lifesaving stations along the Massachusetts coast, this location showcases Coast Guard excellence.

Originally designated the Secretary's Cup in 1981 when both academies were in the Department of Transportation, the contest was renamed the Secretaries' Cup when the Coast Guard moved to the Department of Homeland Security in 2003.

Often called the "small college" version of the Army-Navy game, the Secretaries' Cup brings together two teams in one of college athletics' most cherished traditions, and both institutions own the distinction of being the only two federal service academies competing in NCAA Division III athletics. For more than forty years, the Secretaries' Cup has symbolized the dedication, sportsmanship, and commitment to teamwork and service of student-athletes from both academies. The matchup marks the final game of the regular season for NCAA Division III football. The day’s events will highlight Coast Guard missions and history.

Sea West Member Benefit:

First Come First Serve for ESPN+ Streaming Links (E-Tickets)

Sea West has partnered with U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics to provide a first come, first serve opportunity to stream this year’s rivalry game. You must be a member of Sea West to qualify.

Details:

Who: U.S.Coast Guard Academy vs. U.S. Merchant Academy

When: Saturday, November 15th, 2025

Time: 12pm ET (9am PST)

Eligibility: Must be a Sea West Member

ESPN+ Streaming Link: Complete the form below with the best way to contact you. Streaming links are first come, first serve, available only to Sea West Members, and will be distributed in November.