Varsity football is a term used to describe the main or first team for a particular sport at a high school, college, or university. In the context of high school football, varsity teams are usually made up of juniors and seniors who have the skills to lead the team to victory. Freshmen and sophomores can also be on the varsity team, but their skills and gameplay must be on point. Varsity football is the basic level or step of tackle football.

In the United States and Canada, high school football is gridiron football played by high school teams. It is one of the most popular interscholastic sports in both countries, but its popularity is declining, partly due to the risk of injury, particularly concussions. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) establishes the rules of high school American football in the United States. In Canada, high school football is governed by Football Canada, and most schools use Canadian football rules adapted for the high school game except in British Columbia, which uses the NFHS rules.

Junior varsity (JV) teams are used to train rising stars, and players move up to varsity when they have proven themselves ready. Some teams require participation on a junior varsity team before being eligible to try out for a varsity team. Junior varsity games are specially scheduled events in which junior varsity players play to gain skills and experience. These games may be played immediately before a varsity contest or another night.

In summary, varsity football is the main or first team for a particular sport at a high school, college, or university. In the context of high school football, varsity teams are usually made up of juniors and seniors who have the skills to lead the team to victory. Junior varsity teams are used to train rising stars, and players move up to varsity when they have proven themselves ready.