# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Arsenal Classic
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 🏈📣 THE 2026 ARSENAL CLASSIC RETURNS! 📣🏈

FORGED IN TRADITION. BATTLED ON THE ROCK.

One of our favorite Jr. Maroons traditions is back!

On Saturday, August 22, we’re heading back to the Rock Island Arsenal for FOUR incredible Jr. Maroons football scrimmages — and our amazing Jr. Maroons cheerleaders will be there bringing the energy from the sidelines!

🚨🚨 MOST IMPORTANT — YOU MUST HAVE ARSENAL ACCESS! 🚨🚨

PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE!

You MUST have either a regular Arsenal pass OR a visitor pass to enter the Rock Island Arsenal.

If you do not already have regular access to the Arsenal, you will need to obtain a visitor pass.

📍 Rock Island Arsenal Visitor Welcome Center
23 Prospect Drive
Moline, IL

⏰ HOURS: DAILY, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM

☎️ 309-782-1337

The Visitor Welcome Center is located just outside the Moline Gate. An easy way to get there is by using the ramp in downtown Moline near Bad Boyz Pizza.

🌐 NEED MORE INFORMATION OR A VISITOR PASS?

For complete information about Arsenal access, visitor-pass requirements, identification requirements, and the visitor-access process, visit:

👉 https://home.army.mil/ria/about/visitor-information

⚠️ DO NOT WAIT UNTIL SCRIMMAGE DAY TO FIGURE OUT YOUR ACCESS!

Please take care of your visitor pass AHEAD OF TIME so your family is ready to get onto the Arsenal Saturday morning.

📍 SCRIMMAGE LOCATION — MEMORIAL PARK

All four scrimmages will take place at Memorial Park on the Rock Island Arsenal, the same location as last season!

🚗 DIRECTIONS TO MEMORIAL PARK

Coming onto the Arsenal from the Moline side:

➡️ Once you’re on the Arsenal, stay on Rodman Avenue
➡️ Stay on Rodman Avenue until you reach East Avenue
➡️ You’ll see a bunch of tanks parked at the corner
➡️ Turn LEFT onto East Avenue
➡️ You’re there — that’s Memorial Park!

🚨 DO NOT SPEED ON THE ARSENAL ISLAND! 🚨

Please pay close attention to all posted speed limits and traffic signs while driving on the Arsenal.

📣 JR. MAROONS CHEER FAMILIES

Our amazing Jr. Maroons cheerleaders will be joining us at the Arsenal Classic!

Coach Joni will be sending out a sign-up for our cheer families that will allow you to select which Arsenal Classic scrimmage your cheerleader would like to cheer at.

There are four scrimmages throughout the day, so please keep an eye out for Coach Joni’s sign-up and select the scrimmage that works best for your family.

We can’t wait to have our Jr. Maroons cheerleaders on the sidelines bringing the energy for our football teams!

👕 ARSENAL CLASSIC T-SHIRTS — $25 EACH!

Official Arsenal Classic shirts will be available to purchase at practice beginning Monday, August 17!

💵 $25 each
⚠️ LIMITED QUANTITIES AVAILABLE!

🌭 CONCESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE!

The Arsenal will once again have a concession stand onsite throughout the day at Memorial Park, so come hungry and enjoy a great day of Jr. Maroons football and cheer!

🏈 2026 ARSENAL CLASSIC SCHEDULE
📍 Memorial Park — Rock Island Arsenal

9:00–10:00 AM
Vikings (Engle) vs. Gladiators (Hines)

10:00–10:15 AM
Team transition

10:15–11:15 AM
Raiders (Weimer) vs. Patriots (Schwarz)

11:15–11:30 AM
Team transition

11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Rampage (Goman) vs. Wolfpack (Sterling)

12:30–12:45 PM
Team transition

12:45–1:45 PM
Rams (Chumbley) vs. Cowboys (Hollenback)

🏈 Four football matchups.
📣 Jr. Maroons cheerleaders on the sidelines.
👕 Limited-quantity Arsenal Classic shirts.
🌭 Concessions onsite.
📍 Memorial Park.
🇺🇸 One incredible Saturday on the Rock Island Arsenal.

GET YOUR VISITOR PASS TAKEN CARE OF AHEAD OF TIME, grab your Arsenal Classic shirt while supplies last, and get ready for an awesome day with the Jr. Maroons!

FORGED IN TRADITION. BATTLED ON THE ROCK.

#TotalEffort
#WeAreMoline
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/moline/2026-arsenal-classic/200030586917906
- **Event Categories**: Sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Moline
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Rock Island Arsenal Memorial Park
- **lat**: 41.51793
- **long**: -90.539989
- **full address**: Rock Island Arsenal Memorial Park, Moline, Illinois, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Arsenal Classic being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Arsenal Classic takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am at Rock Island Arsenal Memorial Park, Moline, Illinois, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Arsenal Classic?
  - **A:** 2026 Arsenal Classic is organized by Moline Youth Football & Cheer.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Arsenal Classic is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Moline, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 Arsenal Classic sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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