The date is officially set for one of Arkansas' most anticipated high school football rivalries.
The 2026 Salt Bowl presented by Everett Buick GMC will feature the Benton Panthers and Bryant Hornets on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Hornet Stadium in Bryant. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
This year's theme, "Stars, Stripes and Friday Night Lights," celebrates America's 250th anniversary and promises another exciting week of community events leading up to game day.
Additional details regarding ticket sales, parking, pregame festivities, food trucks, vendors, tailgate activities, and Salt Bowl Week events will be announced throughout the summer.
Mark your calendars and get ready for another memorable chapter in one of the state's premier high school football traditions.