IHSA Girls Basketball State Finals
Thu, Mar 05 – Sat, Mar 07, 2026 • 10:00am - 9:00pm
702 W. College Avenue, Normal, IL 61761
The IHSA Girls Basketball State Finals tip off at CEFCU Arena in Normal, uniting Illinois’ top high school teams for championship play filled with high-energy matchups, school spirit, and title-level competition.
The IHSA Girls Basketball State Finals tip off at CEFCU Arena in Normal, bringing together the top high school teams from across Illinois to compete for a state title. Fans can expect high-energy matchups, strong school spirit, and championship-level play throughout the tournament. Sixteen teams—four qualifiers in each of four classes—will compete, with semifinal and championship games played according to the schedule listed below, culminating in the crowning of four state champions.
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