High school football 2024 season key dates for every state

Mississippi

Mississippi High School Activities Association

• First practice: Aug. 5
• First games: Aug. 29
• Playoffs start: Nov. 8 (1A-4A), Nov. 15 (5A-7A)
• Championships: Dec. 5-7

Midsouth Association of Independent Schools

• First practice: July 29
• First games: Aug. 16 (Week 0), Aug. 23 (Week 1)
• Playoffs start: Nov. 1 (1A-5A), Nov. 8 (6A)
• Championships: Nov. 21 (2A/3A), Nov. 22 (1A/4A/5A), Nov. 23 (6A)