In the first round, the higher seed hosts the game. In subsequent rounds, the school that has hosted fewer times during the current playoff series hosts the game. If both teams have hosted an equal number of times, the higher seed hosts. The game must be played on Saturday, unless both schools agree to play the game on Friday.
One playoff round will take place each week, starting with the first round games on Friday, Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov. 1. This season’s state championship games will be held at Hancock Stadium in Normal. The Class 1A thru 4A title games will take place on Friday, Nov. 28. The Class 5A thru 8A title games will be Saturday, Nov. 29.
2025 IHSA state football playoff pairings
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Class 8A playoffs
Class 7A playoffs
Class 6A playoffs
Class 5A playoffs
Class 4A playoffs
Class 3A playoffs
Class 2A playoffs
Class 1A playoffs
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