The 2026 high school football season in Alabama is set to begin in earnest for Montgomery‑area programs on August 20‑22, marking the start of a competitive schedule that will stretch through late October.
Regular‑season play will continue until October 30, after which teams will shift focus to region contests that determine playoff positioning and seedings for the AHSAA postseason.
The postseason will culminate in the state championship games, scheduled for the first week of December in Mobile, where the final champions will be crowned before a statewide audience.
Week‑by‑Week Outlook
Week 0 opens with classic rivalries such as Percy Julian visiting Carver‑Montgomery and Montgomery Academy traveling to Tallassee, setting an early tone for the campaign.
In Week 1, Alabama Christian Academy faces Georgiana while Prattville takes on Stanhope Elmore, offering early tests for both programs.
Week 2 brings a showdown between Carver‑Montgomery and Auburn, alongside a matchup of Prattville against Tuscaloosa County, promising high‑stakes competition.
Subsequent weeks see Alabama Christian Academy battling Trinity Presbyterian in Week 3 and traveling to Hoover in Week 4, while Prattville journeys to Hewitt‑Trussville, continuing a rigorous schedule.
Weeks 5 through 9 feature a rotating slate of opponents, including Sweet Water, Booker T. Washington, Spain Park, Oak Mountain and Vestavia Hills, each game shaping regional rankings and playoff prospects.
The final regular‑season week, Week 10, includes Billingsley versus Holy Spirit and a pivotal clash between Prattville and Opelika, after which teams will await postseason selections.
Beyond the regular slate, the AHSAA postseason will see teams from the Montgomery area travel to Mobile for the championship games, bringing the season to a dramatic close on the Gulf Coast.