Texas High School Boys Basketball State Semifinals Underway

UIL tournament brackets and schedules for the 2026 state semifinals

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

The Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) high school boys basketball playoffs continue on Tuesday, March 10 with the conclusion of state semifinals at venues across the state. Tournament state semifinal games can be streamed live on the NFHS Network. State semifinal winners will advance to the UIL state championships state finals set for March 12-14 at Alamodome in San Antonio.

Why it matters

The UIL high school basketball state tournament is one of the most prestigious high school sports events in Texas, with the semifinals and finals drawing large crowds and media attention. These games showcase the top high school basketball talent in the state and determine the state champions in each classification.

The details

The state semifinal games will be played on Tuesday, March 10 at various locations across Texas. The matchups include top teams from Classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A, and 1A competing to advance to the state finals. Some of the notable matchups include North Crowley vs. Duncanville in 6A Division 1 and Birdville vs. Frisco Heritage in 5A Division 1.

  • The state semifinal games will be played on Tuesday, March 10.
  • The UIL state championships state finals are set for March 12-14 at Alamodome in San Antonio.

The players

North Crowley

A high school basketball team competing in the 6A Division 1 state semifinals.

Duncanville

A high school basketball team competing in the 6A Division 1 state semifinals.

Birdville

A high school basketball team competing in the 5A Division 1 state semifinals.

Frisco Heritage

A high school basketball team competing in the 5A Division 1 state semifinals.

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What’s next

The state semifinal winners will advance to the UIL state championships state finals set for March 12-14 at Alamodome in San Antonio.

The takeaway

The UIL high school basketball state tournament is a highly anticipated event that showcases the top talent in Texas. The state semifinal games will determine which teams will compete for the state championships, providing an exciting conclusion to the 2026 season.