Secretaries’ Cup coming to Washington

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Miller, B. (2026, September 4). Secretaries’ Cup coming to Washington. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/4714391/46-secretaries-cup-washington-dc/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-09-04 · by Britta Miller

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The U.S. Coast Guard Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy will face off in the 46th annual Secretaries' Cup on November 14 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. The rivalry between the two teams dates back to 1981, but the competition is now also a showdown between Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Last year's game was played at Fenway Park in Boston, where the Merchant Marines won 39-38 against the Coast Guard. This year's event coincides with the Coast Guard Academy's 150th anniversary celebration.
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The 46th annual Secretaries' Cup college football game will be held on November 14 at Audi Field in Washington. The event marks a rivalry between the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, which began in 1981 and is now also a competition between two government departments: the Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Department. This year's game will be a showdown between Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, with the teams facing off at 1 p.m. The Secretaries' Cup was previously known as the Secretary's Cup, but its name changed in 2003 when the Coast Guard moved to the Department of Homeland Security.

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Britta Miller
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Topics

Secretaries’ Cup the Coast Guard the Department of Homeland Security the Secretaries’ Cup the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Subjects

the Coast Guard ORG · 3× Duffy PERSON · 2× the Department of Homeland Security ORG · 2× the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy ORG · 2× Homeland Security ORG · 1× Sean Duffy PERSON · 1× Transportation ORG · 1× Washington GPE · 1× the Transportation Department ORG · 1× the U.S. Coast Guard Academy ORG · 1×

Narrative

“Watch the finest patriots from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy take on @SecMullinDHS’s U.S. Coast Guard Academy in the ultimate Maritime SHOWDOWN,” Duffy said on X. Last year marked a historic moment for the game, as it was the first time a matchup was held at a venue other than the Coast Guard’s Cadet Memorial Field in New London, Connecticut, or the Merchant Marines’ Captain Tomb Field in Kings Point, New York, just east of New York City.
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🔮 The college football game between the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy will take place at 1 p.m. Nov. 14 at Audi Field, according to the post.
2026-09-04 · Washington Examiner
Secretaries’ Cup coming to Washington · mixed framing

Claims (14 extracted, 3 hedged)

The 46th annual Secretaries’ Cup is headed to Washington, continuing a rivalry that dates back to 1981 as the teams leave it all on the field in a battle for national fame. asserted
teams → head → fame
The college football game between the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy will take place at 1 p.m. Nov. 14 at Audi Field, according to the post. uncertain
game → take → post
Recommended Stories Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy made the announcement Friday on X. The game also represents a 23-year rivalry between the Transportation Department and the Department of Homeland Security. asserted
game → make → Security
In 2003, the previously named Secretary’s Cup became the Secretaries’ Cup when the Coast Guard moved to the Department of Homeland Security, according to the cup’s website. uncertain
Guard → name → website
This began a competition between the secretaries, with this year’s game being a showdown between Duffy and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. asserted
game → begin → Duffy
“Watch the finest patriots from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy take on @SecMullinDHS’s U.S. Coast Guard Academy in the ultimate Maritime SHOWDOWN,” Duffy said on X. Last year marked a historic moment for the game, as it was the first time a matchup was held at a venue other than the Coast Guard’s Cadet Memorial Field in New London, Connecticut, or the Merchant Marines’ Captain Tomb Field in Kings Point, New York, just east of New York City. asserted
matchup → watch → City
The 2025 game was played at Fenway Park in Boston. asserted
game → play → Boston
The Merchant Marines won in a nail-biting 39-38 victory over the Coast Guard. asserted
Marines → win → Guard
“This year the Coast Guard Academy proudly celebrates its 150th anniversary alongside our nation’s 250th,” Rear Adm. Greg Rothrock, the USCGA superintendent, said, according to a press release from the Coast Guard. uncertain
Rothrock → celebrate → Guard
“Bringing this storied service academy rivalry to Audi Field in our Nation’s Capital provides an unparalleled stage to highlight the drive and determination of our cadet and midshipmen athletes—future leaders who stand ready to safeguard our homeland and defend our maritime interests around the globe.” asserted
who → bring → globe
“Audi Field is proud to host the 2026 Secretaries’ Cup and we are thrilled to continue to showcase the venue as a hub for major sporting events throughout the DMV,” Danita Johnson, D.C. United’s president of business operations, said in the release. asserted
Johnson → host → release
“As part of the nationwide celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Secretaries’ Cup offers a meaningful way to honor those who serve while creating a memorable experience for all attendees,” Johnson said. asserted
Johnson → offer → attendees
Attendees also have the opportunity to attend the event’s fan fest as a pregame celebration. asserted
Attendees → have → celebration
It runs from 10 a.m. to noon, during which fans can enjoy live entertainment, food trucks, lawn games, family-friendly activities, giveaways, and more right outside Gate A at Audi Field. asserted
fans → run → Field
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