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Birmingham hosts AHSAA state championship finals for four sports.

Venues including Protective Stadium and Legacy Arena will stage finals for football, basketball, indoor track and volleyball as part of the association's schedule.

By Birmingham Sport Desk · Published July 19, 2026

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Birmingham City Schools fields 15 high school athletic programs in football, basketball, baseball and soccer, all competing as members of the Alabama High School Athletic Association.

Championships hosted locally

The AHSAA sponsors state championships in 13 boys and 14 girls sports. Birmingham stages finals for football, basketball, indoor track and volleyball at Protective Stadium and Legacy Arena. These events draw teams from across the state and place the city at the center of postseason competition.

Recent performance and program strength

In the 2024-25 season, Hoover finished 33-0 and led the DMA boys basketball rankings, followed by Pinson Valley and Fairfield. Homewood High School in a Birmingham suburb has recorded 31 state championships in track and cross country plus multiple soccer titles, marking it as one of the area's most successful programs.

Indoor track timeline and venues

The AHSAA indoor track and field season for Birmingham high schools opened in December 2025. Major early meets such as the Magic Invitational and Holiday Invitational took place at the Birmingham CrossPlex. These competitions provide early-season testing ahead of later championship events hosted in the city.

Local schools continue to prepare athletes through regular AHSAA competition. Families and supporters can follow schedules and results through the association and participating school athletic sites for updates on upcoming meets and championship sessions.

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