IHSA · 23–28 Sep 2026
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA), Illinois's state association under the NFHS framework, places the statewide varsity slate on the varsity window 23–28 September 2026 (Wednesday through Monday). This is regular-season high school athletics, not a preseason scrimmage. Kickoff times are CT as published on the MaxPreps Illinois scoresheet.
This hub is a featured slice of the Illinois varsity slate from Wednesday 23 September through Monday 28 September 2026. MaxPreps listed 269 Illinois football games in that window. This site briefs 12. The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) is the state association; MaxPreps is the public scoreboard.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | 23–28 September 2026 |
| Kickoff Time | 7:00pm CT |
| Venue / Stadium | Home campuses across Illinois (see each matchup) |
| Surface Type | Not listed on the statewide scoresheet |
| Weather Forecast | Not issued in this briefing — local forecast at kickoff |
| Level | Varsity (Junior Varsity and freshman team boards are separate) |
| State association | IHSA (Illinois) · NFHS playing rules |
| Scoreboard source | MaxPreps Illinois football scores |
Official coverage for Illinois varsity football is typically carried on school-district channels, a local rights holder, or the NFHS Network where a member school has licensed the contest. MaxPreps carries live scoring data. This page does not host media files and does not post scores or a live status before the contest is played.
IHSA contests use NFHS playing rules with published IHSA exceptions. Varsity structure is four 12-minute quarters, with overtime (OT) procedures as posted by the contest officials. Kickoff, two-point conversion, and scrimmage-line administration follow that rule set. Hash marks, equipment, and heat or concussion protocols are the responsibility of member schools and officials. Junior Varsity and freshman team contests are not covered on this varsity board.
| Date | Kickoff | Matchup | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm CT | AHOLSHA (CO-OP) vs South Beloit | Illinois |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm CT | Althoff Catholic vs Marquette Catholic | Illinois |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm CT | Alton vs Granite City | Illinois |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm CT | Andrew vs Lincoln-Way East | Illinois |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm CT | Annawan-Wethersfield vs Stark County | Illinois |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm CT | Athens vs Auburn | Illinois |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm CT | Aurora Christian vs Christ the King | Illinois |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm CT | Aurora East vs Bartlett | Illinois |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm CT | Belleville West vs Belleville East | Illinois |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm CT | Belvidere vs Boylan Catholic | Illinois |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm CT | Benton vs Nashville | Illinois |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm CT | Bishop McNamara vs Marian Central Catholic | Illinois |
Source: MaxPreps Illinois football scores, 23–28 September 2026. No scores invented.