While several states are headed to the postseason for the 2026 high school football season, preparations for the 2026-27 high school basketball season are well underway.
In fact, Oklahoma, Indiana and South Dakota will be the first states to tip off the brand-new season on Monday, Nov. 2. Oklahoma begins the season for its smaller schools on Monday, while South Dakota and Indiana each tip off their girls basketball season at the same time college basketball begins.
Mississippi tips off its season on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
As we head through November, several states will tip off their seasons closer to Thanksgiving. However, some states do not start their seasons until December.
Here’s a look at a state-by-state look at when high school basketball tips off across the nation:
Alabama high school basketball
- Start Date: Thursday, Nov. 5
Alaska high school basketball
- Start Date: Thursday, Dec. 17
Arizona high school basketball
- Start Date: Wednesday, Nov. 18
Arkansas high school basketball
- Start Date: Monday, Nov. 9 (for football schools); Oct. 11 (for non-football schools)
California high school basketball
- Start Date: Monday, Nov. 16
Colorado high school basketball
- Start Date: Monday, Nov. 30
Connecticut high school basketball
- Start Date: Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026 (Girls); Monday, Dec. 14 (Boys)
Delaware high school basketball
- Start Date: Monday, Nov. 30
Florida high school basketball
- Start Date: Monday, Nov. 16
Georgia high school basketball
- Start Date: Friday, Nov. 6
Hawaii high school basketball
- Start Date: Saturday, Nov. 14
Idaho high school basketball
- Start Date: Friday, Nov. 13 (Girls); Saturday, Nov. 28 (Boys)
Illinois high school basketball
- Start Date: Monday, Nov. 16 (Girls); Monday, Nov. 23 (Boys)
Indiana high school basketball
- Start Date: Monday, Nov. 2 (Girls); Monday, Nov. 23 (Boys)
Iowa high school basketball
- Start Date: Monday, Nov. 30
Kansas high school…
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