Top 10 Interstate High School Football Games Set for 2026

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High school football programs around the country are releasing their official schedules for the 2026 season, and several intriguing interstate games have already been revealed. We've compiled a list of the Top 10 interstate high school football games scheduled so far for the upcoming campaign, featuring matchups between state champions, national powers, and programs looking to make a statement on the national stage.

Why it matters

These interstate games provide an opportunity for high school football fans to see some of the best teams and players from across the country compete against each other. The results of these matchups can have a significant impact on national rankings and perceptions of different state's high school football landscapes.

The details

The list is headlined by a clash between Alabama's Clay-Chalkville and Georgia's Creekside, two state champions from the 2025 season. Other notable games include Carrollton (GA) at Catholic (LA), Grayson (GA) at West Boca Raton (FL), and a battle between Maryland's DeMatha Catholic and Pennsylvania's Roman Catholic. Several other games feature top teams and players from states like Tennessee, New Jersey, Ohio, Kentucky, and Texas.

• The games are scheduled to take place throughout the 2026 high school football season, with the earliest matchup set for August 21 and the latest on October 29.

What’s next

High school football fans will have to wait until the 2026 season kicks off to see these highly anticipated interstate matchups play out on the field.