Brownsville Veterans Memorial Chargers Football Schedule 2026
The Brownsville Veterans Memorial Chargers 2026 football schedule begins on August 28, 2026 against Brownsville St. Joseph Academy. The team plays a 10-game regular season, with non-district matchups in August and September before beginning District 32-6A play in October . Here is the complete schedule.
Quick Facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| School | Brownsville Veterans Memorial High School |
| Team Name | Chargers |
| Conference | UIL Class 6A |
| District | 32-6A |
| Home Stadium | Chargers Stadium (on campus) / Sams Memorial Stadium |
| Head Coach | JC Ramirez |
| 2025 Record | 5-6 (1-3 District) |
| 2026 Opener | August 28 vs. St. Joseph Academy |
| Updated For | 2026 Season |
2026 Brownsville Veterans Football Schedule
The Chargers open the season with five non-district games before a bye week, then finish with five District 32-6A contests.
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 28 | Brownsville St. Joseph Academy | Home | 7:00 p.m. |
| September 4 | Brownsville Rivera | Home | 7:00 p.m. |
| September 11 | Monterrey (Mexico) | Home | 7:00 p.m. |
| September 18 | @ Brownsville Hanna | Away | 7:00 p.m. |
| September 25 | La Joya | Home | 7:00 p.m. |
| BYE WEEK | — | — | — |
| October 9 | @ San Benito * | Away | 7:30 p.m. |
| October 16 | PSJA * | Home | 7:30 p.m. |
| October 23 | @ Harlingen * | Away | 7:30 p.m. |
| October 30 | @ Los Fresnos * | Away | 7:30 p.m. |
| November 6 | PSJA North * | Home | 7:30 p.m. |
*Denotes District 32-6A contest. Times are Central Time.
Source: Texas HS Football
Key Players to Watch
The Chargers return several key players for 2026 after losing top running backs Cesar Belmontes and Calvin Trevillion from last season .
Returning Starters:
Jake Saenz (Senior QB): Heading into his second year as the starter. Head Coach JC Ramirez says he “has a lot of the know how, the knowledge base is there. Just having him is going to be tremendous for us.”
Maddox Bond (RB): Rushed for 343 yards and 2 touchdowns in 2025 .
Chris Alvear: Stepping into the fullback position .
“He’s really come a long way from when we got him as a freshman to now,” Head Coach JC Ramirez said of Saenz. “Our calling card of being the most physical team on the field is something that we really want to get back to.”
2025 Season Recap
The Chargers finished the 2025 season with a 5-6 overall record and a 1-3 mark in district play . They lost in the first round of the playoffs to Edinburg . Key results from 2025 :
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| St. Joseph Academy | W 49-0 |
| Rivera | W 56-31 |
| Monterrey | W 53-27 |
| Laredo | L 2-17 |
| La Joya | L 13-24 |
| Mission | W 46-21 |
| Harlingen * | L 39-40 |
| Los Fresnos * | W 42-7 |
| PSJA North * | L 7-30 |
| San Benito * | L 24-28 |
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Check Eligibility*District games. The Chargers finished 4th in district and lost to Edinburg 13-24 in the first round of the playoffs .
Common Questions
1. When is the Chargers’ first game of 2026?
The Chargers open the season on August 28, 2026, at home against Brownsville St. Joseph Academy at 7:00 p.m.
2. Who is the head coach of Brownsville Veterans Memorial?
The head coach is JC Ramirez, who is preparing for another season with the Chargers.
3. What district does Brownsville Veterans Memorial play in?
The Chargers compete in District 32-6A, which has become tougher with PSJA and PSJA North joining the district in 2026 .
4. Where do the Chargers play their home games?
Home games are played at Chargers Stadium on the Veterans Memorial High School campus, with some playoff games potentially at Sams Memorial Stadium .
5. Who is the starting quarterback for the Chargers?
Jake Saenz returns as the starting quarterback for his senior season. He is entering his second year as the starter.
6. When is the bye week on the schedule?
The Chargers have a bye week in Week 6 after the La Joya game on September 25.
7. What was the Chargers’ record in 2025?
The Chargers finished 5-6 overall with a 1-3 district record .
8. Did the Chargers make the playoffs in 2025?
Yes, they made the playoffs but lost in the first round to Edinburg 13-24 .
9. How can I get season tickets?
Season tickets are available exclusively through GoFan. Renewals for current holders began August 19, with new purchasers able to buy starting August 25 .
10. Is Monterrey High School from Mexico?
Yes, the Chargers host Monterrey (MX) on September 11, a team from Mexico.
Key Takeaways
The Chargers’ 2026 schedule starts August 28 and includes 5 non-district games and 5 district contests.
District play begins October 9 at San Benito, with PSJA and PSJA North joining the district.
Jake Saenz returns as senior quarterback for his second year as starter.
Head coach JC Ramirez emphasizes physicality as the team’s identity.
The 2025 season ended with a 5-6 record and a first-round playoff loss.
Season tickets are available through GoFan.
Official Resources
Brownsville ISD Athletics: bisd.us
Dave Campbell’s Texas Football: texasfootball.com
Texas HS Football: texashsfootball.com
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