Basketball State Championship Information

The 2026 TSSAA Middle School Basketball State Championships will take place on February 13-14, 2026 at four sites in Rutherford County, TN.

Participating team information can be found here.

Brackets/Results

Class A
Girls BracketBoys Bracket

Class AA
Girls BracketBoys Bracket

Class AAA
Girls BracketBoys Bracket

Admission Prices (per day)

Advance Tickets are $10 per person per day on GoFan.
Purchase Tickets
Cash Tickets at the gate are $12 per person per day.
Everyone age 5 and older must purchase a ticket.

TACA Cards will be honored when presented with a matching photo ID.
TSSAA ID Cards will NOT be accepted for admission.
The GoFan School Administrator Championship Pass will be accepted.

Parking

There will no longer be a charge for parking at the participating venues.

Streaming

All games will be live-streamed via the NFHS Network. Games will also be available on demand after the conclusion of the state championships.

Game Ball

Wilson is the official ball sponsor of TSSAA. The state championship games will be played with the following:
Girls - NCAA® EVO NXT WZ1003301XB6
Boys - NCAA® EVO NXT WZ1003301XB7

Clear Bag/Weapons Detector Policy

Rutherford County Schools enforce a clear bag policy and weapons detector policy for all spectators of athletic events held at their venues.

All spectators will be required to pass through the weapons detection system prior to entering the gymnasium. If the system is triggered, the individual will be asked to step aside and take corrective measures before attempting to re-enter. Admission will only be granted upon successful rescreening. Please note that any individual who refuses to comply with this policy will be denied entry and will not receive a refund.

TSSAA Championship Merchandise

Northwest Designs is the official merchandise provider for the TSSAA. Northwest Designs will be on-site Friday and Saturday at Stewarts Creek High School and Rockvale High School selling TSSAA Championship t-shirts and other championship paraphernalia, but also have an online store accessible by clicking the image below..

Media

All media should contact Matthew Gillespie by email at mgillespie@tssaa.org to request press credentials.