Alabama high school football season begins for 2026

The 2026 high school football season is commencing across various regions in Alabama, including Chilton and Shelby counties.

In Chilton County, Maplesville High School is preparing to defend its Class 1A state championship. The upcoming season features several schools with new head coaches and various storylines across eight different programs.

In Shelby County, the season kickoff includes several notable matchups. Highlighted games for the week include Thompson against Central-Phenix City, Oak Mountain versus Pelham, and Spain Park at Sparkman. Other scheduled contests involve Chelsea at Southside-Gadsden, Calera at Wenonah, Briarwood at Moody, and Montevallo at Tarrant.