The Chelsea Bulldogs varsity football team enters the 2026 MHSAA Football Playoffs on a high note, finishing the regular season 9-0 after a 56-48 win at Linden on Oct. 23.
Chelsea scored 49 or more points in eight of its nine regular season games. The win at Linden was the closest of the season, with the Bulldogs holding off a second-half Linden comeback to secure the undefeated record.
The Bulldogs have also claimed their fourth straight Southeastern Conference-White title. This marks Chelsea’s 12th consecutive playoff appearance and its 26th in the last 27 years.
Chelsea hosts Waterford Mott in the MHSAA District Semifinal this Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. at Jerry Niehaus Field. Chelsea enters as the No. 1 seed, and Waterford Mott (5-4) comes in as the No. 8 seed. It will be the first meeting between the two schools.
Tickets are $7 and must be purchased through GoFan in advance or at the gate. No passes or cash will be accepted at the gate. Buy tickets here.
See Chelsea Football full-season results on MHSAA.com.
