The Ohio High School Athletic Association has finalized the locations for the 2026 regional football finals, with all games slated for neutral venues.
According to “reporting from Yahoo Sports,” the matchups are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. this Friday.
Twelve area schools remain in contention for a state championship, with the winners of these regional contests advancing to the state semifinals on Nov. 27.
The regional final schedule includes several key matchups across various divisions.
In Division I, Region 2, No. 4 Wayne will face No. 2 Springfield at Alexander Stadium in Piqua.
Division III, Region 10 features No. 4 Wapakoneta against No. 2 Ontario at Harding Stadium in Marion.
Division III, Region 12 pits No. 2 Tippecanoe against No. 1 Bellbrook at Doug Adams Stadium in Xenia.
Division IV, Region 16 sees No. 5 Urbana playing No. 2 London at Marysville High School.
Division V, Region 18 includes No. 10 Coldwater meeting No. 4 Archbold at Donnell Stadium in Findlay.
Division V, Region 20 features No. 6 Bishop Fenwick against No. 4 Waynesville at Lakota East Stadium in Liberty Township.
Division VI, Region 24 matches No. 9 St. Henry against No. 2 Deer Park at Premier Health Stadium in Clayton.
Finally, Division VII, Region 28 will see No. 7 New Bremen face No. 1 Marion Local at Sidney Memorial Stadium.
Following the conclusion of these regional games, the 2026 state football championships are scheduled to take place from Dec. 3 through Dec. 5 at Tom Benson Stadium in Canton.
Fans looking to secure seats for the playoff games can access tickets starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Further information regarding the ticketing process is available on the “official OHSAA website.”
Local residents can also stay updated on breaking news by utilizing the “WHIO-TV News app,” which offers alerts as developments occur throughout the state.
The tournament continues to draw significant interest as teams compete for their respective division titles.