WATCH: IHSAA STATE TOURNAMENTS
HOW TO WATCH, 2025-26
The IHSAA is entering an exciting new era for video in 2025-26, managing state tournament broadcasts and streams for the first time.
Our goal: Provide easy and accessible state tournament coverage to serve our student-athletes, schools, and Iowans.
WHAT’s ON NEXT?
TRACK & FIELD
State Meet – May 21-23
All three days of coed coverage from Drake Stadium will be available for viewing through the IHSAA’s network, with free streaming, statewide over the air coverage, as well as other over the top options.
Tournament Partners offer multiple ways to watch on TV. Please check local listings for daily schedules.
IHSAA Free Streaming
Tournament Partners
- Gray Media: KCRG, Cedar Rapids; KSFY, Sioux Falls (SD); KTIV, Sioux City; KTTC, Mason City/Rochester (MN); KWQC, Davenport; KYOU, Ottumwa; WOWT, Omaha (NE); North Star Sports Network (MN).
- Nexstar: WHO, Des Moines
- Marquee Sports Network (live on app; TV as available)
- Mediacom MC22
- NFHS Network
COMPLETE OVER THE AIR TELEVISION LISTINGS
| MARKET | NETWORK | CHANNEL # | May 21 | May 22 | May 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARKET: Cedar Rapids | NETWORK: KCRG | CHANNEL #: 9.2 | May 21: All | May 22: All | May 23: All |
| MARKET: Davenport | NETWORK: KWQC | CHANNEL #: 6.3 | May 21: All | May 22: N/A | May 23: All |
| MARKET: Des Moines | NETWORK: WHO | CHANNEL #: 13.4 | May 21: All | May 22: All | May 23: All |
| MARKET: Omaha | NETWORK: WOWT | CHANNEL #: 6.6 | May 21: All | May 22: 9:00 – 6:30 | May 23: All |
| MARKET: Ottumwa | NETWORK: KYOU | CHANNEL #: 15.3 | May 21: All | May 22: 9:00 – 5:15 | May 23: All |
| MARKET: Sioux City | NETWORK: KTIV | CHANNEL #: 4.7 | May 21: All | May 22: All | May 23: All |
| MARKET: Sioux Falls | NETWORK: KSFY | CHANNEL #: 13.2 | May 21: 9:00 – 6:30 | May 22: 9:00 – 7:00 | May 23: 9:00 – 5:00 |
| MARKET: Duluth (North Star Sports) | NETWORK: KBJR | CHANNEL #: 6.3 | May 21: 9:00 – 6:00 | May 22: 9:00 – 6:30 | May 23: 12:00 – 5:00 |
| MARKET: Mankato (North Star Sports) | NETWORK: KMNF | CHANNEL #: 7.3 | May 21: 9:00 – 6:00 | May 22: 9:00 – 6:30 | May 23: 12:00 – 5:00 |
| MARKET: Rochester (North Star Sports) | NETWORK: KXLT | CHANNEL #: 47.2 | May 21: 9:00 – 6:00 | May 22: 9:00 – 6:30 | May 23: 12:00 – 5:00 |
Check local listings for daily schedules!
More information on channels, maps, listings and more can be found below.
WHERE CAN I WATCH?
IHSAA
IHSAA’s Watch page and YouTube channel will be the free home for most 2025-26 state championships. The complete listing of sports and rounds is available below.
IOWA PBS
As announced in March 2025, Iowa PBS will become the home for three IHSAA finals (football, wrestling, basketball) for the first time. Iowa PBS provides television coverage across all 99 counties and free streaming through Iowa PBS platforms.
FLOWRESTLING
Catch every match from every round of the State Dual Team Tournament and the Traditional Tournament exclusively on FloWrestling.
Through a FloWrestling subscription, viewers receive access to high school, college, and international wrestling competition live and on-demand.
TOURNAMENT PARTNERS
IHSAA tournament events will appear across a variety of over the air (OTA), over the top (OTT), and cable providers for easy viewing on television or your preferred platform. Events on OTA partners (Gray, Nexstar) will primarily feature on Dash/Dot channels. IHSAA will announce local listings and additional viewing options as available. Cable and OTT partners will distribute through their dedicated channels and apps.
GRAY MEDIA
WHAT WILL BE ON?
The state tournament video plan for 2025-26:
| Sport | Dates | IHSAA | Tourney Partners | Iowa PBS | Flo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Football | Nov. 12-15 Nov. 20-21 | Semifinals, Finals | Semifinals | Finals | |
| Wrestling, Duals | Feb. 7 | Finals | Finals | All Rounds | |
| Swimming | Feb. 13-14 | State Meet | State Meet | ||
| Wrestling, Traditional | Feb. 18-21 | Semifinals, Finals | Semifinals | Finals | All Rounds |
| Basketball | March 9-13 | All Rounds | Quarterfinals, Semifinals | Finals | |
| Track & Field | May 21-23 | State Meet | State Meet | ||
| Soccer | June 3-5 | Semifinals, Finals | Semifinals, Finals | ||
| Baseball | July 20-24 | All Rounds | All Rounds |
Details:
- Select state tournament events and rounds will feature other television partners, to be announced.
- Postseason lead-up events will continue to be available via NFHS Network and IHSAA Video Access. Free-to-view events through Video Access partners appear on Showcase via Watch page.
- Live broadcasts of remaining IHSAA championships (bowling, cross country, golf, tennis) are not currently planned for 2025-26. To be considered for the future, as possible.
ABOUT THE IHSAA
The Iowa High School Athletic Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers free membership to all high schools in Iowa that are recognized by the Department of Education. The IHSAA works to coordinate, develop, direct, and promote boys’ high school and junior high sports and student activities across the state of Iowa.