General | July 28, 2021 | 12:00

DETROIT – The 2021 Michigan high school football season starts in under 30 days and the Detroit Sports Commission (DSC) announced today that tickets are on sale now for the 16th Xenith Prep Kickoff Classic to take place Aug. 26-28, 2021, at Tom Adams Field on the campus of Wayne State University in Detroit.

Online tickets for the Xenith Prep Kickoff classic can be purchased at detroitsports.org/pkctickets or through the mobile app, GoFan. A portion of the proceeds benefits the schools. Tickets will also be available at the gate on game days for $12. Children 5 and under are free. One ticket grants admission to both games on that particular day.

The Xenith Prep Kickoff Classic will kick off at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 26, with a clash between Canton and Dearborn Fordson. In the Thursday nightcap, Chippewa Valley will face 2020 Division 1 District champion Detroit Catholic Central at 7 p.m. On Friday, Aug. 27, Birmingham Groves will play Dexter at 4 p.m., followed by 2020 MHSAA Division 2 finalist Warren De La Salle vs. Chicago Saint Patrick at 7 p.m. On the final day, Eastpointe will open against 2020 Division 3 finalist River Rouge at 1 p.m., followed by Detroit Cass Tech vs. Southfield High School for the Arts & Technology at 4 p.m.
 
About the Detroit Sports Commission
The mission of the Detroit Sports Commission (DSC) is to market and sell metro Detroit as a premier destination for regional, national and international amateur sporting events. The DSC is a not-for-profit charitable organization, IRS 501 (C) (3), and a subsidiary of the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau (DMCVB). For more information, visit detroitsports.org.
 
About Xenith
Based in Detroit, Xenith's mission is to create and deliver performance products and thoughtful experiences for athletes, teams, and coaches. From football helmets, to shoulder pads, to team uniforms and beyond, Xenith offers a suite of products to outfit athletes and teams from head to ankle. To learn more about Xenith, visit xenith.com and follow on social media on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.