May 15, 2026

NCHSAA 2026 Football Registration Opens

TBA

NCHSAA 2026 State Football Clinic (ONLINE)

TBA

SSOA 2026 Football All Officials Clinic 6:30PM
South View High School - Auditorium

July 29, 2026

First Practice Date

August 7, 2026

First Scrimmage Date

August 10, 2026

Date Of First Contest

TBA

November 6, 2026

First Round

November 13, 2026

Second Round

November 20, 2026

Third Round

November 27, 2026

Fourth Round

December 4, 2026

Regional Round

December 10-12, 2026

State Championship - Football officials admitted FREE with your 2026 NCHSAA Football officials card. Sites: TBA

Official's passes are now accessed through the DragonFly App.
Please note: Your pass will not become active until ALL eligibility criteria is completed below:

- Registration Completed and payment received
- Background Check permission granted by the official
- Scrimmages Attended
- Local Clinics Attended
- State Rules Clinic Attended (Be sure to submit your attestation form upon completing viewing of the state clinic)
- NFHS Exam score of 75 or better

Instructions to setup your officials pass can be found on the officials registration page. A photo is required to be uploaded onto your registration profile.