Football Championships in Canton

Oct 30, 2025

Get ready—football’s biggest moments are coming to Canton! Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium is set to host three incredible events: The OHSAA State Football Championships, the Opendorse Bowl Series, and the NCAA Division III Football National Championship—Stagg Bowl.

Catch the Opendorse Bowl Series on November 22, 2025, the OHSAA State Football Championships December 4-6, 2025, and the NCAA Division III Football National Championship—the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl—on January 4, 2026.

It's all happening in Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium! Experience the tradition, the excitement, and the game day energy—all in Canton, Ohio. From hometown heroes to future stars, they’re making memories right here in the Hall of Fame City.

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Four conferences. Two games. One day.

Founded in 2024, the Opendorse Bowl Series was created in collaboration with the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC), North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC), Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC), and Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC). Each league will be represented by a team not selected for the NCAA tournament, ensuring a postseason opportunity for student-athletes to compete at a historic venue to cap off their season with top-notch competition.

The OHSAA State Football Championships will take place December 4-6 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium! All-Session ticket packages are on sale now, and single-game tickets will go on sale on November 29th.

2025 OHSAA Football State Championships Schedule:

Thursday, December 4 – Division II at 7 p.m.
Friday, December 5 – Division IV at 10:30 a.m.
Friday, December 5 – Division III at 3 p.m.
Friday, December 5 – Division I at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 6 – Division VII at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, December 6 – Division VI at 3 p.m.
Saturday, December 6 – Division V at 7:30 p.m.

The 52nd Stagg Bowl will kick off at 8:00PM on Sunday, January 4th at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, OH!

The 2025 NCAA Division III Football Season culminates with the title game on January 4, 2026, in Canton, Ohio. The final two teams standing will meet under the lights in Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

Canton is the place to be on January 4th for an unforgettable night of football history. Mark the calendar and secure your seat. Be part of the championship crowd in Canton!

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