TSSAA Girls Basketball State Tournament Brackets and Scores Announced

The 2026 Tennessee high school girls basketball state tournament tips off on March 11 at Middle Tennessee State's Murphy Center.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

The field has been set for the 2026 TSSAA girls basketball state tournament. Thirty-two teams - eight in each of the four classifications - have clinched berths and will participate in the tournament, which will be held from March 11-14.

Why it matters

The TSSAA girls basketball state tournament is one of the most anticipated high school sporting events in Tennessee, drawing teams and fans from across the state to compete for state championships.

The details

Teams in Class 2A and 3A will begin play on March 11, while Class 1A and 4A teams will start their tournament runs on March 12. The championship games for each classification will be held on March 14.

  • The TSSAA girls basketball state tournament will be held from March 11-14, 2026.
  • The championship games for each classification will take place on March 14, 2026.

The players

TSSAA

The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association, the governing body for high school sports in Tennessee.

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What’s next

The tournament brackets and schedules have been released, and teams will begin competing for state championships on March 11.

The takeaway

The TSSAA girls basketball state tournament is a highly anticipated event that showcases the top high school talent in Tennessee, with teams from across the state vying for state titles in four different classifications.