Columbus to Host OHSAA Soccer Finals in November 2026
The Ohio High School Athletic Association will shift its state tournament to ScottsMiracle-Gro Field this November.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Soccer
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The Ohio High School Athletic Association state soccer championships are scheduled to take place at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field from November 13-16, 2026. The move follows a decision to relocate the tournament to ensure optimal pitch conditions due to turf maintenance at Historic Crew Stadium.
Why it matters
Relocating the championship to a facility opened in 2021 helps preserve the quality of the playing surface for athletes and fans. This change ensures that all ten matches maintain high standards for the competitive state tournament.
ScottsMiracle-Gro Field features a seating capacity of 20,139, which will host all 10 scheduled OHSAA state soccer championship matches.
The players
Ohio High School Athletic Association
This organization is responsible for governing and managing interscholastic athletics for secondary schools across the state of Ohio.
Columbus NWSL
This professional women's soccer organization is preparing for its inaugural season in the National Women's Soccer League.
The details
The tournament will span four days starting on November 13, 2026, with all matches set to be broadcast on the NFHS Network. While Historic Crew Stadium has served as the long-term primary venue for these finals since 1999, the association is returning to this site following its previous use in 2021 and 2022.
Timeline
November 13-16, 2026: The OHSAA state soccer championships will occur at the stadium.
2028: The new Columbus NWSL club is scheduled to make its home debut at the facility.
Season Trajectory
This move highlights the evolving venue requirements for high-profile youth tournaments in the region. By shifting to a modern 2021-era facility, the association secures a professional-grade pitch that anticipates future professional use by the upcoming Columbus NWSL team.
Attendees and participants will utilize the 20,139-seat ScottsMiracle-Gro Field for all 10 championship games. Fans unable to attend in person can access the matches via the NFHS Network broadcast.
The takeaway
The selection of a secondary venue underscores the importance of surface quality for high-stakes tournament play. Spectators should note that the venue shift to ScottsMiracle-Gro Field is the current plan for the upcoming 2026 tournament cycle.
Further reading
For more background on regional matches, visit the Soccer section.
More information
For additional facility details, visit the stadium information page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Tribune.
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