High school football in Ohio is looming.
Right now teams are busy with conditioning drills, weight lifting sessions and 7-on-7 passing competitions, but the season is nearly upon us as the Ohio High School Athletic Association recently released the upcoming football schedule for the summer and fall.
Here are some important dates to put on the calendar for 2026:
Aug. 1: First practice.
Aug. 21: First Friday night football game regular season opener.
Oct. 25: Regular season ends.
Oct. 26: Playoff qualifiers officially announced.
Oct. 30: First-round playoff games.
Nov. 6: Regional quarterfinals.
Nov. 13: Regional semifinals.
Nov. 20: Regional championships.
Nov. 26: Thanksgiving.
Nov. 27: State semifinals.
Dec. 3-5: State championships in Canton.
rmccurdy@usatodayco.com
419-610-0998
X @McMotorsport
Instagram @rob_mccurdy_star
This article originally appeared on Marion Star: OHSAA dates for the upcoming 2026 football season
Reporting by Rob McCurdy, Marion Star / Marion Star
USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
By Rob McCurdy, Marion Star | USA TODAY Network
