Holy Cross vs. Jesuit Rivalry
Since 1922, Holy Cross School and Jesuit High School have met annually on the gridiron. This Great American Rivalry is considered the fifth-oldest continuously played prep rivalry in the country.
2025 Holy Cross Rivalry Pep Rally
Friday, October 3, 2025
HC Student Center at 2:40 p.m.
Visitors to Holy Cross Information
We look forward to welcoming guests to Holy Cross School for our Rivalry Pep Rally. Here is some important information to prepare for your campus visit.
- School parking lots will NOT be available for visitor parking.
- Visitors must enter at either the Paris Avenue Gate or the Crescent Street Gate.
- All visitors must sign in with the Administration Building Receptionist.
- For the Pep Rally, visitors will check in at the Hospitality Area in the HC Student Center Atrium.
- Guest seating will be available in the HC Student Center Gym on the 2nd Floor (Baseball Side).
- The Holy Cross Spirit Shop will be open with special hours from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday for you to gear up for the big game. You will also be able to purchase game tickets in the shop. All ticket sales in the Spirit Shop or using the purchase link below will go to Holy Cross School.
2025 Holy Cross vs. Jesuit Rivalry Game
Friday, October 3, 2025
Tad Gormley Stadium, City Park, New Orleans
Kickoff: 7:15 p.m.
Timeline:
4:00 p.m. City Park, Marconi Lot Opens, $15 Cashless
Parking in these spaces is $15 and cashless
4:00 p.m. Tailgate Begins
4:20 p.m. Palm Drive / Henry Thomas Dr. Intersection Closes
4:30 p.m. Delgado Parking Lot Opens
4:30 p.m. Bands Arrive at Tailgate
5:40 p.m. Drumline Battle
5:45 p.m. Bands perform the Fight Songs
6:00 p.m. Bands march into Tad Gormley
6:05 p.m. All Gates Open
7:15 p.m. Kickoff
8:00 p.m. Tailgate Cleanup from River Parish Disposal Begins
Important Tailgate and Game Information
There is no registration for the 2025 Rivalry Tailgate. Tailgate spots are on a first-come, first-served basis. The Tailgate will begin at 4:00 p.m. Tents and grills can not be left unattended at any point. Attendees must break down their tailgate and collect trash before leaving the area. Tailgate cleanup provided by River Parish Disposal will begin promptly at 8:00 p.m. Any items left unattended will be disposed of. Holy Cross School is not responsible for any personal items brought to the Tailgate. Please review all Tad Gormley Stadium Information and policies before entering the venue.
Holy Cross School and Holy Cross Football would like to extend our thanks to our presenter, b1Bank, along with City Park, and River Parish Disposal for their support of the 2025 Rivalry Game.
Rivalry News
![“The Rivalry” between Jesuit, Holy Cross airs Friday night on Crescent City Sports]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759427144/holycrosstigerscom/svtj87cjoad1agrv6qmq/Screenshot2025-10-02124417.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759427144/holycrosstigerscom/svtj87cjoad1agrv6qmq/Screenshot2025-10-02124417.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759427144/holycrosstigerscom/svtj87cjoad1agrv6qmq/Screenshot2025-10-02124417.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759427144/holycrosstigerscom/svtj87cjoad1agrv6qmq/Screenshot2025-10-02124417.png","width":861}])
![Holy Cross School Announces Holy Cross vs. Jesuit Rivalry Game Honorees]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757086697/holycrosstigerscom/xpzg1hppkh61nqs5quvw/HolyCross_RivarlyTshirt_ART-02.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757086697/holycrosstigerscom/xpzg1hppkh61nqs5quvw/HolyCross_RivarlyTshirt_ART-02.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757086697/holycrosstigerscom/xpzg1hppkh61nqs5quvw/HolyCross_RivarlyTshirt_ART-02.jpg","width":750}])
![Jesuit vs. Holy Cross Football – Witnessing History]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758821512/holycrosstigerscom/qms3ynigigxck94ys37a/Jesuit_HolyCross_Rivalry.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758821512/holycrosstigerscom/qms3ynigigxck94ys37a/Jesuit_HolyCross_Rivalry.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758821512/holycrosstigerscom/qms3ynigigxck94ys37a/Jesuit_HolyCross_Rivalry.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758821512/holycrosstigerscom/qms3ynigigxck94ys37a/Jesuit_HolyCross_Rivalry.png","width":843}])
Rivalry T-Shirts
Preordered Rivalry Game t-shirts are now available for pickup from the Holy Cross Spirit Shop.
Important Information
- Pre-Order Period: August 28th - September 7th.
- Shirt Pick-Up: Starting September 26th in the Spirit Shop.
- In-Store Availability: A limited quantity of shirts will be available in-store during Rivalry Week, starting Monday, September 29.
Alumni Band
Calling all Holy Cross Alumni Band members, we want you to join us at this year's Holy Cross vs. Jesuit Rivalry Game!
Join your fellow Holy Cross Brothers as we cheer on our Tigers to victory. Fill out the form and let us know if you plan to attend this year's festivities.
Please let us know if you are also interested in performing with the Alumni Band, and what instrument you will play. We welcome you back and look forward to seeing you at this year's game!
Purchase an Alumni Band polo shirt to show your Holy Cross spirit at the Rivalry game or any other time of the year!
Rivalry Game Participation Form
Required