New Providence Fall Sports Schedule: Dates and Times

New Providence Pioneers fall sports get underway before the school year even begins, with games starting in late August and continuing through mid-September.

Late August Games

Girls tennis opens at home against Union Catholic on August 24 at 4 p.m. Girls soccer follows on August 25, traveling to Academy of St. Elizabeth for an 11 a.m. kickoff.

Both teams return home on August 26 — girls soccer hosts Newark Academy at 10 a.m. while girls tennis heads to Roselle Park, also at 10 a.m. Girls tennis then hosts Elizabeth on August 27 at 1 p.m.

Girls soccer travels to Madison on August 28 at 4 p.m. before the school year begins.

Girls volleyball opens at home on August 31 at 3:30 p.m. against Academy of St. Elizabeth.

September Schedule

The New Providence School District returns to session on September 3. That day is busy on the fields: football hosts Voorhees at 6:30 p.m. in the regular season home opener, girls volleyball travels to Governor Livingston at 4 p.m., girls tennis heads to Cranford at 4 p.m., and girls soccer travels to David Brearley at 4 p.m.

Girls tennis also hosts Jonathan Dayton on September 2 at 4 p.m., the day before school opens.

September 4 brings an early dismissal and the boys soccer home opener at 3 p.m. against Scotch Plains-Fanwood.

Football's first road trip is September 10 at Johnson, with a 7 p.m. kickoff.

Boys and girls cross country open September 15 at Oak Ridge Park at 4 p.m., facing Cranford and one other opponent.

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FAQ

Q: When does New Providence High School fall sports season begin?
A: The fall sports season begins before the school year, with girls tennis opening on August 24, 2026.

Q: What is the school year start date?
A: The New Providence School District returns to session on September 3, 2026.

Q: What teams are competing in fall sports?
A: Girls tennis, girls soccer, girls volleyball, boys soccer, football, and boys and girls cross country teams are all competing.

Q: When is the girls tennis home opener?
A: Girls tennis hosts Union Catholic on August 24 at 4 p.m.

Q: When is the girls soccer home opener?
A: Girls soccer hosts Newark Academy on August 26 at 10 a.m.

Q: When is the girls volleyball home opener?
A: Girls volleyball hosts Academy of St. Elizabeth on August 31 at 3:30 p.m.

Q: When is the boys soccer home opener?
A: Boys soccer hosts Scotch Plains-Fanwood on September 4 at 3 p.m.

Q: When is the football home opener?
A: Football hosts Voorhees on September 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the regular season home opener.

Q: When is football's first road game?
A: Football's first road trip is September 10 at Johnson at 7 p.m.

Q: When do cross country teams begin competition?
A: Boys and girls cross country open September 15 at Oak Ridge Park at 4 p.m.

Q: What opponents do cross country face on September 15?
A: Cross country faces Cranford and one other opponent on September 15.

Q: Can the community attend these games?
A: Community members are encouraged to support Pioneers student athletes at home games and nearby competitions.