IHSAA announces football sectional pairings for 2026

INDIANA (WNDU) – The Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) announced the matchups for the sectional round of the 2026 state football playoffs on Sunday evening. Sectional play begins Oct. 23 for local teams in Classes 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A. Local schools in Classes 5A and 6A begin postseason play Oct. 30. Regionals are scheduled for Nov. 13, semi-states for Nov. 20, and the state finals will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Nov. 27 and Nov. 28. For the full list of sectional pairings across Indiana, visit the click here. SECTIONAL 2 Semifinals (Oct. 30)…