IHSAA · 23–28 Sep 2026
The Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), Iowa's state association under the NFHS framework, places the statewide varsity slate on the varsity window 23–28 September 2026 (Wednesday through Monday). This is regular-season high school athletics, not a preseason scrimmage. Kickoff times are CT as published on the MaxPreps Iowa scoresheet.
This hub is a featured slice of the Iowa varsity slate from Wednesday 23 September through Monday 28 September 2026. MaxPreps listed 157 Iowa football games in that window. This site briefs 12. The Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) is the state association; MaxPreps is the public scoreboard.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | 23–28 September 2026 |
| Kickoff Time | 7:00pm CT |
| Venue / Stadium | Home campuses across Iowa (see each matchup) |
| Surface Type | Not listed on the statewide scoresheet |
| Weather Forecast | Not issued in this briefing — local forecast at kickoff |
| Level | Varsity (Junior Varsity and freshman team boards are separate) |
| State association | IHSAA (Iowa) · NFHS playing rules |
| Scoreboard source | MaxPreps Iowa football scores |
Official coverage for Iowa varsity football is typically carried on school-district channels, a local rights holder, or the NFHS Network where a member school has licensed the contest. MaxPreps carries live scoring data. This page does not host media files and does not post scores or a live status before the contest is played.
IHSAA contests use NFHS playing rules with published IHSAA exceptions. Varsity structure is four 12-minute quarters, with overtime (OT) procedures as posted by the contest officials. Kickoff, two-point conversion, and scrimmage-line administration follow that rule set. Hash marks, equipment, and heat or concussion protocols are the responsibility of member schools and officials. Junior Varsity and freshman team contests are not covered on this varsity board.
| Date | Kickoff | Matchup | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00am CT | Lawton-Bronson vs Ridge View | Iowa |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm CT | A-D-M vs Boone | Iowa |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm CT | Akron-Westfield vs IKM/Manning | Iowa |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm CT | Alburnett vs West Branch | Iowa |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm CT | Algona vs MOC-Floyd Valley | Iowa |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm CT | Alta-Aurelia vs MVAOCOU (CO-OP) | Iowa |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm CT | Ankeny Centennial vs Urbandale | Iowa |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm CT | Aplington-Parkersburg vs Sumner-Fredericksburg | Iowa |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm CT | Atlantic vs Creston | Iowa |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm CT | BCLUW vs Belmond-Klemme | Iowa |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm CT | Baxter vs Wayne | Iowa |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 7:00pm CT | Bellevue vs Monticello | Iowa |
Source: MaxPreps Iowa football scores, 23–28 September 2026. No scores invented.