Iowa High School Football
America’s Game, Iowa High School Passion
More boys still participate in football than any other sport at the high school level, and IHSAA member schools have played since 1909. The first IHSAA playoffs took place in 1972, with the current system now featuring six 11-player classifications and one 8-player classification. Four teams in each class advance to semifinals and finals at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls each year.
News Section
IOWA HIGH SCHOOL STATE PLAYOFF CENTRAL
For all things postseason and state football, refer to the IHSAA State Playoff Central.
Football Administrator, Fan & Athlete Materials
- 2025 & 2026 Classifications
- 2024 Record Book
- 2025 Preseason Training Schedule & Guidelines
- 2024 Preseason Risk Minimization Guide
- 2024 Postseason Manual
- 2024 Regular Season Manual
- PDF of Rules Meeting (Reference Only)
- 2024 Officials Training Videos
- Deep Wing Officials Summary
- 2023 Mechanics Experiment
- Field Diagram
- Overtime Procedure
- Play Clock and Game Clock Operator Guide
- Line-To-Gain Crew Guide
- 35-Point Differential Guide
- Public Address Game Guide
- Public Address Sportsmanship Announcements
- Regular Season Video Taping Guidelines
- Major NCAA vs NFHS Rule Differences
- WBGT Webinar Recording
- 2024 Reconditioning Letter
Coach & Administrator Memos
- May 8
- October 24
- October 17
- October 10
- October 3
- September 26
- September 19
- September 12
- September 5
- August 28
- August 21
- August 5
View IHSAA FOOTBALL Scores & Stats
Statewide schedules, scores, statistics, and more at Quik Stats Iowa.
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Important Upcoming Events
For school-specific events, please contact your school’s athletic director or reference your conference’s website.
2021 & 2022 CLASSIFICATIONS, DISTRICTS, SCHEDULES
Learn About NFHS Football Information
The IHSAA is a founding member of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).
For information on national sport rules, updates, and resources, visit NFHS supported sites.
Football Media Gallery
Football Safety Guidelines
- Heads Up Form for Concussions
- Helmet Fitting Instructions
- Helmet Coach Checklist
- More: Health & Wellness