Needham at Newton North — Rockets visit Tigers on Thursday, Oct. 9
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Needham (Rockets) travels to Newton North High School in Newtonville, Mass., to take on the Newton North Tigers on Thursday, Oct. 9. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. EDT. Full game details and updates are on the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/5593848-needham-vs-newton-north
Game links
- Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/5593848-needham-vs-newton-north
- Needham Rockets: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/teams/243675-needham-rockets
- Newton North Tigers: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/teams/243721-newton-north-tigers
What to know
- Date/time: Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 — 6 p.m. EDT
- Location: Newton North High School, Newtonville, Mass.
- Home: Newton North Tigers
- Away: Needham Rockets
Quick angle
The Rockets and Tigers renew a short-area rivalry when Needham visits Newton North. Their last meeting came Sept. 27, 2024, when Needham posted a 43-6 victory. Both programs will look to use Thursday’s game to build momentum as the season moves into mid-October.
Streaming and tickets
- Needham’s NFHS Network page: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/needham-high-school-needham-ma/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive — check that page for possible live streams.
- No dedicated ticketing link is listed on the SBLive game entry. Check the home school’s athletic site or the SBLive game page above for any updates.
Fan notes and engagement
Needham currently shows 10 fans on SBLive and Newton North has 7. Fan counts and picks can change, so follow the teams to raise their totals and make picks if you want to show support. Picks are for fun and not tied to any official projections. SBLive numbers and coverage may change as game day approaches, so follow both teams and refresh the game page for the latest updates.
Follow for updates
Bookmark the SBLive game page (https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/5593848-needham-vs-newton-north) and follow the Needham and Newton North team pages for lineup news, in-game updates and final scores.