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2026 IHSA Class 1A Football Playoffs
2026 IHSA Class 1A state football playoffs: Pairings and scores revealed.
In brief
2026 IHSA Class 1A state football playoffs: Pairings and scores revealed. Illinois High School Association reveals Class 1A state football playoff pairings and scores for 2026. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Playoff Pairings Revealed
The Illinois High School Association has released the 2026 Class 1A state football playoff pairings and scores.
Opening Round Format
Higher seeds host in the Opening Round; subsequent rounds alternate hosting based on previous playoff appearances.
Playoff Schedule
Opening Round games occur on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Championship Location
Class 1A through 4A title games will be held at Hancock Stadium in Normal on Friday, November 27, 2026.
Class 7A and 8A Seeding
In Class 7A and 8A, 48 teams are seeded #1 through #48 with #1, #16 receiving an Opening Round bye.
Class 1A Through 6A Seeding
In Class 1A through 6A, each 24-team half is seeded #1 through #24 with #1, #8 in each half receiving an Opening Round bye.
Class 1A North Pairings
Galena (16) faces Heyworth (1) on Saturday, October 2, 2026; Abingdon-Avon (9) faces Fisher (8) on Saturday, October 2, 2026.
Class 1A South Pairings
Athens (17) faces Brown County (1) on Saturday, October 2, 2026; Oakwood (9) faces Greenfield-Northwestern (8) on Saturday, October 2, 2026.
Class 1A North Scores
Galena defeated Orr 72-6; Abingdon-Avon defeated Morrison 49-7; Ottawa Marquette defeated Princeville 42-21.
Class 1A South Scores
Athens defeated Carrollton 48-14; Oakwood defeated Pleasant Hill-Western 53-12; Havana defeated Triopia 57-28.
In short
Illinois High School Association reveals Class 1A state football playoff pairings and scores for 2026.
