NCHSAA Announced 2026 Fall Championship Venues
The state athletic association selected new host sites for the upcoming 2026 fall high school sports season.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Football
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The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has finalized its venue lineup for the 2026 fall championships. The schedule includes several new host sites, with Campbell University set to hold volleyball and football title games for the first time.
Why it matters
The association aims to provide student-athletes and their local communities with improved opportunities to celebrate the conclusion of their respective seasons. By selecting varied venues across the state, organizers hope to enhance the postseason experience for participants.
The cross country championships will mark the 14th consecutive year at the Ivey Redmon Sports Complex, while Kenan Stadium continues its history of hosting high school football title games. Five different courses will host girls golf championships.
The players
North Carolina High School Athletic Association
This governing body manages high school athletic competition and postseason championships for schools across the state of North Carolina.
Campbell University
This private university located in Buies Creek is serving as a new host site for volleyball and football championship events.
The details
Football championships are scheduled across three venues from December 10 to 12, including four games at Kenan Stadium and two games each at Barker-Lane and Moretz stadiums. Additionally, the debut flag football championship will take place at Moretz Stadium on November 14.
Timeline
October 23-24, 2026: Girls tennis individual tournaments occur.
October 30-31, 2026: Girls volleyball and tennis dual-team championships occur.
November 6-7, 2026: Cross country championships occur.
November 14, 2026: Flag football championship occurs.
December 10-12, 2026: Football championships occur.
Season Trajectory
The inclusion of new venues like Campbell University reflects the NCHSAA's efforts to expand the footprint of high school championships beyond traditional sites. This shift diversifies the postseason landscape while accommodating the growing participation in sports like flag football.
Fans and participants should prepare for a wider geographic distribution of postseason games across North Carolina. The rotation of football championships between three distinct stadiums will impact ticket logistics and travel plans for families following their respective teams.
The takeaway
The addition of new host sites demonstrates an effort to refresh the championship experience for athletes and communities statewide. Families should keep an eye on upcoming scheduling announcements to plan their travel for the busy December championship weekend.
What happens next
The association will release specific classification assignments and game times for the football championship series at a later date.
Further reading
For more on the state's athletic schedule, visit the North Carolina Football section.
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