Prep football opened play August 21 2026. Week 0 games delivered action from the San Gabriel Valley, Columbus area, Upstate South Carolina and Indiana. The San Gabriel Valley Tribune featured Bishop Amat, Damien and La Habra at the head of standings. WPBF shared scores from Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. WCYB gave a general score list for opening evening.
NBC4 WCMH-TV and WYFF provided local recap stories and highlights from their own regions. Final scores proved competitive in several contests.