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2026 Season Information

2026 Divisions and Regions | April 23 Press Release
Regular-Season Schedules: Joe Eitel | MaxPreps
MaxPreps State Polls: D-I D-II D-III D-IV D-V D-VI D-VII
Weekly Computer Points
Playoff School Forms and Information
MaxPreps Statewide Statistical Leaders
OPSMA Weekly Notebooks
Weekly Word Memos
Spectrum News 1 Coverage
State Playoffs Brackets and Coverage
OHSAA Football Administrator: Beau Rugg

2025 State Playoffs Brackets and Coverage

MaxPreps Ohio High School Football Scoreboard

Football News

Preparations Must Begin Now to Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses in Fall Sports, Activities

July 23, 2026

Girls Flag Football is Now OHSAA’s 29th Recognized Sport

June 24, 2026

Eight Schools Opt Up to OHSAA Division I Football

June 22, 2026

Coaches Recognized with OHSAA Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity Awards

June 2, 2026

OHSAA Signs with Select as the Official Ball of the Soccer Tournament

Select Brilliant Super will be used in OHSAA tournament contests starting this fall

May 7, 2026

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May 15 - July 31	Summer Period
Aug. 1	Practice Begins
Week of Aug. 17	Season Begins
Aug. 21	First Friday Night
Oct. 7	Tournament Entry/Withdrawal Deadline
Oct. 25	Regular Season Ends
Oct. 26	Playoff Qualifiers Announced
Oct. 30	Regional Playoffs First Round
Nov. 6	Regional Quarterfinals
Nov. 13	Regional Semifinals
Nov. 20	Regional Finals
Nov. 26	Thanksgiving
Nov. 27	State Semifinals
Dec. 3-5	State Championships, Canton

2026 Football Regulations
2025-26 General Sports Regulations
2026 Divisions and Regions
Contest and Event Management Guidelines (Including Safety, Security, and Crisis Management)
OHSAA Inclement Weather Policy
Coaching Requirements
GSR 19.2 Form- Change in Sports Season
Travel to Non-Bordering State Form
Point Differential Rule
Overtime Rule

2025 Tournament Regulations
Playoff School Forms and Information
Tournament Managers Manual
Coaches Login
Media Press Box Memo
Tournament Site Questionnaire
Football Broadcast Agreement Forms
Media Information
Spectrum TV Timing Information
Delayed Payment of Broadcast Fees
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Pregame Public Address Announcement
Contest and Event Management Guidelines (Including Safety, Security, and Crisis Management)
Video Replay Policy for State Finals

Football History