On Monday, the Iowa high school state softball tournament kicks off, with 40 total teams vying for the title of state champion across Iowa’s five classes. Play for all five classes will run from July 20-24 in Fort Dodge.
The tournament has moved to a new double-elimination format for the 2026 season, meaning each team will get a minimum of two games played this week.
Stay updated with the results from every game and a live bracket below.
Class 5A
Monday, July 20 – state tournament Day 1
Tuesday, July 21- state tournament Day 2
Wednesday, July 23 – state tournament Day 3
Friday, July 24 – state championship
Class 4A
Monday, July 20 – state tournament Day 1
Tuesday, July 21- state tournament Day 2
Wednesday, July 23 – state tournament Day 3
Thursday, July 23 – state championship
Class 3A
Monday, July 20 – state tournament Day 1
Tuesday, July 21- state tournament Day 2
Wednesday, July 23 – state tournament Day 3
Friday, July 24 – state championship
Class 2A
Monday, July 20 – state tournament Day 1
Tuesday, July 21- state tournament Day 2
Wednesday, July 23 – state tournament Day 3
Thursday, July 23 – state championship
Class 1A
Monday, July 20 – state tournament Day 1
Tuesday, July 21- state tournament Day 2
Wednesday, July 23 – state tournament Day 3
Friday, July 24 – state championship
This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Iowa high school state softball tournament 2026: Scores, brackets
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