High school football fans across Arkansas will have a front-row seat for the 2026 Arkansas High School Football State Championships when Arkansas TV Sports broadcasts all 7 Centennial Bank State Football Championships LIVE from War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock.
The 2026 championship broadcasts begin Thursday, December 3, at 7 PM with the 8-Man State Championship and continue through Saturday, December 12.
Arkansas TV Sports is partnering with the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) to provide statewide television coverage of the championship games.
All 7 championship contests will air LIVE on Arkansas TV’s primary channel, with broadcasts available over the air, through participating cable and satellite providers, and online for eligible Arkansas viewers.
7 State Football Championships to Be Broadcast LIVE
The championship schedule includes 7 games across 4 dates, with teams competing for state titles in classifications ranging from 8-Man through 7A.
The games will be played at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, bringing together some of Arkansas’ top high school football teams.
2026 Arkansas High School Football State Championships Schedule
Thursday, December 3, 2026
7 PM – 8-Man State Championship
Friday, December 4, 2026
12 PM – Class 2A State Championship
6:30 PM – Class 6A State Championship
Saturday, December 5, 2026
12 PM – Class 7A State Championship
6:30 PM – Class 5A State Championship
Saturday, December 12, 2026
12 PM – Class 4A State Championship
6:30 PM – Class 3A State Championship
All games will be played at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Arkansas. All times are Central Standard Time.
Watch State Championship Games LIVE Across Arkansas
Arkansas TV Sports will provide statewide coverage of the football championship games, giving families, friends, alumni, and high school football fans an opportunity to watch from home.
The games will be available through:
- Over-the-air television – Arkansas TV’s primary broadcast channel.
- Cable television – Participating cable providers carrying Arkansas TV.
- Satellite television – Participating satellite providers carrying Arkansas TV.
- Online livestream – Arkansas residents can watch through the Arkansas TV website, subject to geographic viewing restrictions.
Watch live online: arkansastv.gov/live
Online viewers must meet Arkansas location requirements to access the livestream.
Fans are encouraged to check their local television listings and viewing options before kickoff.
Arkansas Activities Association Approves Championship Schedule
The Arkansas Activities Association approved the 2026 championship schedule during its annual board workshop in June.
Championship game assignments rotate each season, with the exception of the 8-Man and 2A title games.
The 8-Man Championship is scheduled for Thursday night, December 3, to allow stadium crews time to prepare and remove the special field markings required for 8-Man football before the remaining championship contests.
The Class 2A Championship remains scheduled for noon on the first Friday of championship weekend.
According to the Arkansas Activities Association, the 2A schedule was approved by member schools to help address parking concerns involving War Memorial Stadium and the nearby Arkansas State Hospital.
The remaining championship games are scheduled throughout the 2 championship weekends.
Arkansas High School Football Playoffs Begin November 13
The road to War Memorial Stadium begins with the Arkansas high school football playoffs on Friday, November 13.
Teams across Arkansas will compete in postseason games throughout November for an opportunity to advance to the state championship finals.
The playoff field includes schools from North Central Arkansas, Central Arkansas, and communities throughout the state.
For area football fans, the postseason offers an opportunity to follow local teams as they compete for a chance to play for a state championship.
The championship matchups will be determined as teams advance through the playoff brackets.
War Memorial Stadium Hosts the State Finals
War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock will once again serve as the site of Arkansas’ high school football championship games.
The historic stadium has hosted generations of high school football players, coaches, families, and fans during some of the most memorable moments in Arkansas high school sports.
For participating teams, reaching War Memorial Stadium represents the culmination of an entire season of preparation, competition, and dedication.
The championship games also provide an opportunity for communities across Arkansas to celebrate the achievements of their student-athletes.
Arkansas TV Sports Brings High School Athletics to Families Statewide
Arkansas TV Sports continues its partnership with the Arkansas Activities Association to provide television coverage of high school championship events.
The network features championship competitions involving football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, and other activities throughout the school year.
The broadcasts allow families, classmates, alumni, and supporters who cannot attend in person to follow their favorite schools and student-athletes.
Statewide television coverage also gives high school athletes additional exposure and allows college recruiters and others to watch championship performances.
The football championship broadcasts are part of Arkansas TV’s continuing commitment to showcasing the accomplishments of Arkansas students.
Mark Your Calendars for December 3-12
The 2026 Arkansas High School Football State Championships, officially the Centennial Bank State Football Championships, will feature 7 games over 4 dates at War Memorial Stadium.
Coverage begins Thursday, December 3, with the 8-Man Championship at 7 PM.
The 2A, 6A, 7A, and 5A champions will be crowned December 4-5.
The final 2 championship games, Classes 4A and 3A, will be played Saturday, December 12.
Fans throughout Arkansas can watch the games LIVE on Arkansas TV Sports or stream online, subject to Arkansas viewing restrictions.
For the latest information about the broadcasts, visit arkansastv.gov/sports. For playoff information, visit the Arkansas Activities Association.
Source: Arkansas TV Sports; Arkansas Activities Association; 2026 Centennial Bank State Football Championships
Photo courtesy of Arkansas TV.
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