IHSA - Illinois High School Association
03/01/2026 | Press release | Archived content
STATE CENTRAL | 2026 Girls Basketball
America's Original March Madness!
The 2026 IHSA Girls Basketball State Finals, presented by COUNTRY Financial and OSF Healthcare, are set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 5-7 at CEFCU Arena on the Illinois State University campus in Normal.
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 GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE FINALS---
America's Original March Madness
Thursday, Friday & Saturday | March 5-7
CEFCU Arena | Illinois State University | Normal | Directions | Parking | Fan Guide
Tickets | Digital Ticket | $13 cash 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
Visit BN | Info on restaurants, hotels, etc.
---STATE FINAL SCHEDULE---
Thursday | March 5
Session 1
Class 1A Semifinal #1 | Mt. Pulaski 47, Brown County 40 OT
Class 1A Semifinal #2 | Dee-Mack 48, Rockford Christian 35
Session 2
Class 2A Semifinal #1 | Breese Central 48, Pleasant Plains 40
Class 2A Semifinal #2 | Byron 49, St. Edward 43
Session 3
Class 1A Third-Place | Brown County 59, Rockford Christian 47
Class 2A Third-Place | Pleasant Plains 53, St. Edward 33
Friday, March 6
Session 4
Class 3A Semifinal #1 | Glenwood 46, Trinity 35
Class 3A Semifinal #2 | Washington 55, St. Viator 34
Session 5
Class 4A Semifinal #1 | Nazareth 54, Belleville East 36
Class 4A Semifinal #2 | Loyola Academy 46, Rolling Meadows 33
Session 6 | Streaming on NFHS Network
Class 3A Third-Place | Trinity 56, St. Viator 40
Class 4A Third-Place | Belleville East 43, Rolling Meadows 30
Saturday, March 7
Session 7
Class 1A State Championship | Dee-Mack 49, Mt. Pulaski 34
Class 2A State Championship | Breese Central 44, Byron 28
Session 8
Class 3A State Championship | Washington 60, Glenwood 45
6:00 PM | Class 4A State Championship | Nazareth Academy vs. Loyola Academy
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