Miss America Attends Army–Navy Game for the First Time in History

[BALTIMORE, MD] December 14, 2025 — For the first time in history, the Miss America Organization was represented at the Army–Navy Game. Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan attended the 2025 matchup at M&T Bank Stadium—also known as “America’s Game”—in Baltimore, Maryland, as a guest of USAA. The December 13 game continued one of the nation’s most storied traditions, pitting the U.S. Military Academy at West Point (Black Knights) against the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis (Midshipmen). This year marked the rivalry’s 126th meeting and the seventh time the game was hosted in Baltimore.

 

Miss America 2026 was honored to attend as a guest of USAA, the Presenting Sponsor of the Army–Navy Game and a proud supporter of the matchup since 2009. As part of the weekend’s festivities, Cassie performed the national anthem at USAA’s Rendezvous Point—the inaugural, free two-day fan fest at the Inner Harbor and Harborplace Mall, which served as a central destination for Army and Navy fans as well as the Baltimore community, featuring game-themed programming, interactive experiences, live music, fireworks, and more leading up to kickoff.

 

Cassie also participated in multiple media interviews, took part in a meet-and-greet in the USAA VIP Member Lounge, received a pre-game field pass, and enjoyed the game from the USAA Influencer Suite.

 

As the proud daughter of a United States Navy firefighter veteran, Cassie carries the stories and sacrifices of military families close to her heart. Attending America’s Game was a deeply meaningful moment for her—an opportunity to honor the service members and families whose courage, commitment, and sacrifice define this legendary tradition.

 

First played in 1890, the Army–Navy series has been held annually since 1930, including throughout World War II. Navy currently leads the series with 64 wins, followed by Army with 55, and seven contests ending in a tie. Navy won the game this weekend 17-16.