When the 2025-26 high school girls basketball season kicks off in each state

The high school girls basketball season begins this week when Arkansas tips off games on Oct. 21 and that will jump start a month-long stretch of openers across the country. We’ve compiled the official start dates for all 50 states as we near the start of the 2025-26 high school girls basketball season:

• Alabama: Nov. 6
• Alaska: Dec. 18
• Arizona: Nov. 19
• Arkansas: Oct. 21
• California: Nov. 17
• Colorado: Nov. 17
• Connecticut: Dec. 12
• Delaware: Nov. 10
• Florida: Nov. 10
• Georgia: Nov. 7
• Hawaii: Nov. 3
• Idaho: Nov. 3
• Illinois: Nov. 3
• Indiana: Nov. 3
• Iowa: Nov. 21
• Kansas: Dec. 1
• Kentucky: Nov. 10
• Louisiana: Nov. 17
• Maine: Dec. 4
• Maryland: Dec. 4
• Massachusetts: Dec. 11
• Michigan: Dec. 8
• Minnesota: Nov. 26
• Mississippi: Nov. 1
• Missouri: Nov. 24
• Montana: Dec. 4
• Nebraska: Nov. 24
• Nevada: Nov. 24
• New Hampshire: Nov. 24
• New Jersey: Dec. 8
• New Mexico: Nov. 24
• New York: Nov. 24
• North Carolina: Nov. 14
• North Dakota: Dec. 5
• Ohio: Nov. 21
• Oklahoma: Nov. 1
• Oregon: Dec. 3
• Pennsylvania: Nov. 20
• Rhode Island: Dec. 12
• South Carolina: Nov. 21
• South Dakota: Dec. 4
• Tennessee: Nov. 24
• Texas: Nov. 7
• Utah: Nov. 18
• Vermont: Dec. 4
• Virginia: Nov. 17
• Washington: Nov. 18
• West Virginia: Nov. 20
• Wisconsin: Nov. 18
• Wyoming: Nov. 17

How to Follow National High School Girls Basketball

For high school girls basketball fans looking to keep up with scores around the nation, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the state, ensuring you never miss a moment of the high school hops action throughout the season. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the hardwood excitement across the country.