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The 2026 Illinois high school girls basketball playoffs have already begun across the state, but a champion will finally be crowned this weekend.
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The tournament brings together the best athletes in the state from Classes 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A. Many of Illinois’ top teams are playing their best ball during the most important stretch of the season, including Loyola College, Nazarene College, Washington University and Brees Central.
With only four trophies up for grabs, these showdowns are sure to be intense. Don’t miss your chance as these high school athletes try to reach the pinnacle of their basketball careers.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 Illinois high school girls basketball finals, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Where to watch Illinois high school girls basketball finals: TV channels, live streams
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The Illinois high school girls basketball finals will not be available to watch on national television channels, but fans can live stream the games on the NFHS Network.
The NFHS network offers two basic plans: annual ($6.67 per month) or monthly ($13.99 per month). These plans enable subscribers to watch live sporting events and create clips of their favorite game moments.
2026 Illinois High School Girls Basketball Finals Schedule
Class 1A
|
date |
Contest |
Time (CT) |
live streaming |
|
March 5 |
Mount Pulaski 47Brown County 40 |
— |
— |
|
March 5 |
Deer Creek-Mackinac 48Rockford Christian 35 |
— |
— |
|
March 7 |
Championship: Mt. Pulaski vs. Deer Creek-Mackinaw |
10 am |
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Class 2A
|
date |
Contest |
Time (CT) |
live streaming |
|
March 5 |
Hotel 48 Bliss CentralPleasant Plains 40 |
— |
— |
|
March 5 |
Byron 49St. Edward 43 |
— |
— |
|
March 7 |
Championship Game: Brees Central vs. Byron |
noon |
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Class 3A
|
date |
Contest |
Time (CT) |
live streaming |
|
March 6 |
Trinity vs Glenwood |
10 am |
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|
March 6 |
San Vito vs Washington |
11:45 am |
National Health Service Network |
|
March 7 |
championship |
4pm |
National Health Service Network |
Class 4A
|
date |
Contest |
Time (CT) |
live streaming |
|
March 6 |
Belleville East vs Nazarene College |
2:30 pm |
National Health Service Network |
|
March 6 |
Loyola College vs Rolling Meadows |
4:15pm |
National Health Service Network |
|
March 7 |
championship |
6pm |
National Health Service Network |