STATE CENTRAL | 2026 Boys Basketball

America's Original March Madness!

The 2026 IHSA Boys Basketball State Finals, presented by OSF Healthcare, are set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 12-14 at the State Farm Center on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign-Urbana.

The 2025-26 school year is the 125th in the IHSA's storied history. Learn more about some of the pivotal athletes, coaches, and moments from the IHSA's first 125 years here.

A schedule, links to important state final info, and a preview can be found below:

---2026 IHSA BOYS BASKETBALL STATE FINALS---
America's Original March Madness
Thursday, Friday & Saturday | March 12-14
State Farm Center | University of Illinois | Champaign | Directions
Tickets | Digital Tickets | $13/$15/$18 cash tickets at arena
TV | Channel Guide by Market
Streaming | NFHS Network
State Info | Qualifying team rosters, stats & more
Minerva Merchandise | Sectional | State Final
Download/Order State Final Program | PIP Printing
Photos from Visual Image Photography
Experience CU | Info on restaurants, hotels, etc.

---STATE FINAL SCHEDULE---
Thursday | March 12
Session 1
10:00 AM | Class 1A Semifinal #1 | Lawrenceville vs. Goreville
11:45 AM | Class 1A Semifinal #2 | Chicago Marshall vs. Eastland
Session 2
2:30 PM | Class 2A Semifinal #1 | Tolono Unity vs. Manual
4:15 PM | Class 2A Semifinal #2 | Quincy Notre Dame vs. Farragut
Session 3
7:00 PM | Class 1A Third-Place |
8:15 PM | Class 2A Third-Place |

Friday, March 13
Session 4
10:00 AM | Class 3A Semifinal #1 | Kaneland vs. Deerfield
11:45 AM | Class 3A Semifinal #2 | East St. Louis vs. Leo Catholic
Session 5
2:30 PM | Class 4A Semifinal #1 | Marist vs. York
4:15 PM | Class 4A Semifinal #2 | Benet Academy vs. DePaul Prep
Session 6
7:00 PM | Class 3A Third-Place |
8:15 PM | Class 4A Third-Place |

Saturday, March 14
Session 7
10:00 AM | Class 1A State Championship |
12:00 PM | Class 2A State Championship |
Session 8
4:00 PM | Class 3A State Championship |
6:00 PM | Class 4A State Championship |