The 2026 Illinois high school girls basketball playoffs have been taking over the state, but champions will finally be crowned this weekend.
This tournament has brought the state’s best athletes together across Classes 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A. Many of Illinois’ top teams have been playing their best ball during the most important stretch of the season, including Loyola Academy, Nazareth Academy, Washington and Breese Central.
With only four trophies up for grabs, these matchups are sure to be intense. Don’t miss out as these high school athletes attempt to reach the pinnacle of their basketball careers.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 Illinois high school girls basketball finals, including TV and streaming options for games.
Where to watch Illinois high school girls basketball finals: TV channel, live stream
The Illinois high school girls basketball finals will not be available to watch on a national TV channel, but fans can stream games live on the NFHS Network.
The NFHS Network offers two basic plans: an Annual Pass ($6.67 per month) or a Monthly Pass ($13.99 per month). These plans give subscribers the ability to watch live sporting events and create clips of their favorite moments from games.
Illinois high school girls basketball finals schedule 2026
Class 1A
| Date | Matchup | Time (CT) | Live Stream |
| March 5 | Mt. Pulaski 47, Brown County 40 | — | — |
| March 5 | Deer Creek-Mackinaw 48, Rockford Christian 35 | — | — |
| March 7 | Championship: Mt. Pulaski vs. Deer Creek-Mackinaw | 10 a.m. | NFHS Network |
Class 2A
| Date | Matchup | Time (CT) | Live Stream |
| March 5 | Breese Central 48, Pleasant Plains 40 | — | — |
| March 5 | Byron 49, St. Edward 43 | — | — |
| March 7 | Championship: Breese Central vs. Byron | Noon | NFHS Network |
Class 3A
| Date | Matchup | Time (CT) | Live Stream |
| March 6 | Trinity vs. Glenwood | 10 a.m. | NFHS Network |
| March 6 | Saint Viator vs. Washington | 11:45 a.m. | NFHS Network |
| March 7 | Championship | 4 p.m. | NFHS Network |
Class 4A
| Date | Matchup | Time (CT) | Live Stream |
| March 6 | Belleville East vs. Nazareth Academy | 2:30 p.m. | NFHS Network |
| March 6 | Loyola Academy vs. Rolling Meadows | 4:15 p.m. | NFHS Network |
| March 7 | Championship | 6 p.m. | NFHS Network |
