Kansas High School Football: Key dates for the 2024 season

The excitement that fills the air on Friday nights in Kansas is unmatched. Friends, family and students pack grandstands as they watch their favorite high school players take to the field. Some teams have expectations of championships, while others are hoping for an improved season.

This year introduces a new wrinkle into postseason football. Earlier this season, the Kansas High School Activities Association announced there would be three sites for the state title games. Previously, there was a different location for each 11-man state championship.

Read below the important dates for the entire football season in Kansas.

When is the first day of Kansas high school football practice?

• Aug. 19

When are the first games for Kansas high school football?

• Sept. 5

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When do the Kansas high school football playoffs begin?

• Oct. 31-Nov. 1

When are the Kansas high school football state championships?

• Nov. 29-30

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Where are the Kansas high school football state championship games?

Class 6A, 5A, 4A

• Emporia State University's Welch Stadium

Class 3A, 2A, 1A

• Hutchinson Community College

Class 8-man DI, 8-man DII, 6-man

• Kiowa County High School

Liam Keating covers high school sports for The Topeka Capital-Journal. Send stats or information to him at Lkeating@ g annett.com

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