The 2023 high school football season in Ohio will officially start on July 31. The Ohio High School Athletic Association set the official calendar last week.
Between now and the opening of fall camps, teams are allowed to have coaching and 7-on-7 competitions covering 13 days. All schools are also given five additional days to complete the state’s mandatory five-day acclimation period.
Throughout the summer, student-athletes are allowed to take part in unlimited fitness training and conditioning workouts.
After two weeks of fall camp, most regular season games will begin on August 18. The regular season will close on October 21. The first round of the playoffs will start October 27.
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The 2023 state championships will be played November 30 through December 2 in Canton.
2023 Ohio HS Football Calendar
- Summer Period ends July 30
- Fall Camps open July 31
- First Friday is August 18
- Regular Season Ends on October 21
- Playoff qualifiers and matchups announced October 22
- 1st Round of Playoffs – October 27
- Regional Quarterfinals – November 3
- Regional Semifinals – November 10-11
- Regional Finals – November 17-18
- State Semifinals – November 25-25
- State Championships – November 30-December 2
