Unveil the kickoff dates for high school football playoffs and championships nationwide. This comprehensive state-by-state guide covers key dates, from playoff commences to championship clashes, as seniors we’ll see playing on Saturdays aim to end their high school careers on a high.
Beyond celebrating young athletes’ skills, these events serve as a talent pool for college football recruiters seeking tomorrow’s football legends. Join us as we navigate the thrilling landscape of high school football action throughout the country.
Playoff Start Dates & Championship Dates for High School Football
Alabama:
- Playoffs Begin: November 10
- Championships: December 6-8
Alabama Independent School Association:
- Playoffs Begin: November 3
- Championships: November 16
Alaska:
- Playoffs Begin: October 6
- Championships: October 14 (Division III); October 21 (Divisions I & II)
Arizona:
- Playoffs Begin:
- October 20 (1A)
- November 3 (3A, 2A)
- November 10 (6A, 5A, 4A)
- November 17 (Open Division)
- Championships:
- November 11 (1A)
- December 2 (Open, 6A)
- December 1 (5A, 4A)
- November 24 (3A, 2A)
Arkansas:
- Playoffs Begin: November 1
- Championships: November 30 – December 2
California:
- Playoffs Begin:
- December 1-2 (Regional Bowl Championships, North/South)
- December 8-9 (State Championship Bowl Games)
Colorado:
- Playoffs Begin:
- November 2 (5A, 4A, 2A, 1A, A8, A6)
- November 9 (3A)
- Championships:
- November 24 (6-Man, 8-Man)
- November 26 (2A, 1A)
- December 2 (5A, 4A, 3A)
Connecticut:
- Playoffs Begin: November 28
- Championships: December 9
Delaware:
- Playoffs Begin: November 17
- Championships: December 10
Florida:
- Playoffs Begin: TBD
- Championships: TBD
Georgia:
- Playoffs Begin: November 11
- Championships: December 11-13 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Hawaii:
- Playoffs Begin: November 10
- Championships: November 24-25
Idaho:
- Playoffs Begin: October 27
- Championships: November 17-18
Illinois:
- Playoffs Begin: October 28
- Championships: November 24-25
Indiana:
- Playoffs Begin:
- October 20 (5A, 4A, 3A, 2A, 1A)
- October 29 (6A)
- Championships: November 24-25 at Lucas Oil Stadium
Iowa:
- Playoffs Begin:
- October 20 (2A, 1A, A, 8-Player)
- October 27 (5A, 4A, 3A)
- Championships: November 16-17
Kansas:
- Playoffs Begin: October 26
- Championships: November 25
Kentucky:
- Playoffs Begin: November 2-4
- Championships: December 1-2
Louisiana:
- Playoffs Begin: November 10
- Championships: December 7-9 at Caesars Superdome
Maine:
- Playoffs Begin:
- October 20 (8-Man)
- October 27 (B, C)
- November 3 (A, D)
- Championships:
- November 11 (8-Man)
- November 18 (A, B, C, D)
Maryland:
- Playoffs Begin: November 3
- Championships: November 30 – December 2
Massachusetts:
- Playoffs Begin: To be Determined
- Championships: To be Determined
Michigan:
- Playoffs Begin: October 27
- Championships:
- November 11 (8-man)
- November 25-26 (11-man) at Ford Field
Minnesota:
- Playoffs Begin: October 24
- Championships: November 24-25 at U.S. Bank Stadium
Mississippi:
- Playoffs Begin:
- November 3 (4A, 3A, 2A, 1A)
- November 10 (7A, 6A, 5A)
- Championships: November 30 – December 2
Midsouth Association of Independent Schools:
- Playoffs Begin:
- October 27 (5A, 4A, 3A, 2A)
- November 3 (6A)
- Championships: November 16-18
Missouri:
- Playoffs Begin: October 27
- Championships:
- November 25 (Class 6)
- December 1-2 (Class 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 8-man)
Montana:
- Playoffs Begin: October 27
- Championships: November 17-18
Nebraska:
- Playoffs Begin:
- October 20 (D1, D2)
- October 28 (A, B, C1, C2, D6)
- Championships:
- November 17 (6-Man)
- November 20-21 (A, B, C1, C2, D1, D2)
Nevada:
- Playoffs Begin:
- October 26 (5A, 4A, 3A)
- November 3 (State Quarterfinals for all Classes)
- Championships: November 17-18
New Hampshire:
- Playoffs Begin: November 3
- Championships:
- November 10 or 11 (Division III, Division IV)
- November 17 or 18 (Division I, Division II)
New Jersey:
- Playoffs Begin:
- October 27 (Non-Public)
- November 3 (Public)
- Championships:
- November 26, 27 or 28 (Non-Public)
- November 28-29 (Public)
New Mexico:
- Playoffs Begin:
- October 21 (8-man, 6-man)
- October 28 (6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A)
- Championships:
- November 11 (8-man, 6-man)
- November 18 (2A)
- November 25 (6A, 5A, 4A, 3A)
New York:
- Catholic High School League
- Playoffs Begin — November 3
- Championships — November 18-19
- Long Island
- Playoffs Begin — November 11
- Championships — Thanksgiving Weekend
- New York State Public High School Association
- Playoffs Begin — October 27
- Championships — December 1-3
North Carolina:
- Playoffs Begin: November 3
- Championships: December 8-9
North Dakota:
- Playoffs Begin:
- October 21 (11B, 9B)
- October 27 (11AAA, 11AA, 11A)
- Championships: November 10
Ohio:
- Playoffs Begin: October 27
- Championships: November 30 – December 2
Oklahoma:
- Playoffs Begin: November 10
- Championships:
- December 1-2 (6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, C)
- December 8-9 (2A, A, B)
Oregon:
- Playoffs Begin: November 3
- Championships: November 24-25
Pennsylvania:
- Playoffs Begin: November 17
- Championships: December 7-9
Rhode Island:
- Playoffs Begin: November 3
- Championships: November 17-18
South Carolina:
- Playoffs Begin:
- November 3 (SCHSL)
- November 17-18 (SCISA)
- Championships:
- November 30 – December 2 (SCHSL)
- November 17-18 (SCISA)
South Dakota:
- Playoffs Begin: Varies by class
- Championships: November 9-11
Tennessee:
- Playoffs Begin: November 3
- Championships: November 30 – September 2
Texas:
- Playoffs Begin: November 9
- Championships:
- December 13-16 at AT&T Stadium (UIL)
- November 30 – December 2 (TAPPS)
Utah:
- Playoffs Begin: October 20
- Championships:
- November 11 (3A, 2A, 1A, 8-Man)
- November 17 (6A, 5A, 4A)
Vermont:
- Playoffs Begin: October 28-29
- Championships: November 11
Virginia:
- Playoffs Begin: November 11
- Championships: December 9-10
Washington:
- Playoffs Begin: October 20 (11-Man)
- Championships: November 16-17
Washington, D.C.:
- Playoffs Begin: November 10
- Championships: To be Determined
West Virginia:
- Playoffs Begin: November 10
- Championships: December 1-2
Wisconsin:
- Playoffs Begin: October 20
- Championships: November 16-17
Wyoming:
- Playoffs Begin: October 27
- Championships: November 10-11
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