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The Game is what every Harvard student lives and breathes for. The days leading up to the weekend are infused with a sense of urgency, anticipation, and an air of gravitas, coming from the nearly 150 years of competition that have preceded this very moment.

Whether you are an alum returning to relive old glory, a Crimson football standout hoping to lead the charge to vanquish the Elis, or a current student cheering on your classmates and friends, Harvard-Yale is something cherished by everyone affiliated with both schools. From the pranks, to the protests, to the pageantry, The Game tears us away from our books for a weekend so that we can devote ourselves to all that is special about college sports.

As thousands of people pour into Harvard Square this weekend, we urge you to breathe in the magic of The Game and take a moment to appreciate the pinnacle of athletic competition unfolding before you. In these pages are accounts of the time-honored traditions of the weekend, the history of this storied matchup, and a breakdown of the current squads so that you know how to cheer from the stands.

Whatever your motive may be in making the journey to Cambridge this weekend, we want to thank you for making this day and this moment so special. Savor it.

Roll Sports,

Katharine A. Forst ’25

Jack K. Silvers ’25