2026 NMAA FALL SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION
The New Mexico Activities Association would like to highlight the following important information regarding the upcoming 2026 Fall State Championships.
Cross Country
Official Championship Name:
2026 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico State Cross Country Championships
Tickets:
Tickets can be purchased online only via GoFan (NO CASH SALES).
https://gofan.co/app/school/NMAA
Day Pass (all ages): $17.00* (Re-Entry Allowed)
Adults: $12.00* (No Re-Entry Allowed)
Students (K-12) / Seniors (65+) / Military: $8.00* (No Re-Entry Allowed)
*Ticket prices include transaction fees
Championship Location:
Albuquerque Academy
Championship Dates:
November 7, 2026
Championship Schedule:
Live Video Stream:
Championship Races – www.nfhsnetwork.com
Championship Results:
Results will be posted throughout the day at www.nmact.org
Additional Information for Spectators:
- Spectators should enter the Albuquerque Academy campus through the West Gate located off Wyoming Boulevard at the Burlison stoplight or through the South Gate located off Academy Road at the Moon stoplight (Parking Map)
- The NMAA’s state championship souvenir vendor Northwest Designs Ink will be on site, but merchandise is also available online (https://online-apparel.com/s/nmaa-store/)
- A concession stand will be available
Additional Information Specific to Members of the Media:
- All WORKING media with a valid 2026-2027 NMAA Media Credential will be granted access to cover the event
- Media members should enter the Albuquerque Academy campus through the North Gate located off Harper Drive
- Interviews may take place near the finish line after each race
- There will not be a “hospitality room”
Football
Official Championship Name:
2026 Nusenda Credit Union State Football Championships
OFFICIAL Brackets Released via NMAA Website ONLY*:
2A-6A: November 1, 2026(approx. 11:00am)
*Brackets will first be released via a seeding/selection show available at www.nmact.org.
Tickets:
Tickets can be purchased online only via GoFan (NO CASH SALES).
https://gofan.co/app/school/NMAA
Adults: $12.00*
Students (K-12) / Seniors (65+) / Military: $8.00*
*Ticket prices include transaction fees
Championship Locations:
TBD by matchups (host school sites; higher seed or past history depending on round)
Championship Dates:
November 14, 2026 6-Man Final
November 21, 2026 8-Man Final
November 28, 2026 Class 2A Final
November 28, 2026 Class 3A Final
November 28, 2026 Class 4A Final
November 28, 2026 Class 5A Final
November 28, 2026 Class 6A Final
Live Video Stream:
Championship games and select early round contests – www.nfhsnetwork.com
Championship Brackets/Results:
Brackets & Results will be updated at www.nmact.org.
Championship Merchandise:
The NMAA’s state championship souvenir vendor Northwest Designs Ink will be on site for the finals only, but merchandise is also available online (https://online-apparel.com/s/nmaa-store/)
Additional Information Specific to Members of the Media:
- All WORKING media with a valid 2026-2027 NMAA Media Credential will be granted access to cover playoff games
- On-field access on the sidelines for media is limited to the areas outside the team box (In addition to authorized team personnel, properly credentialed media representatives and approved event staff may be in the team box between the 10-yard line and 25-yard line, but only if approved by the head coach. Only authorized team personnel may be in the team box between the 25-yard lines); Media is allowed behind the team box
- On-field access will also be granted behind each end line
- Locker rooms are not accessible for the media
- Access to the press box is not guaranteed
- There will not be a “hospitality room”
Soccer
Official Championship Name:
2026 NMAA State Soccer Championships
Tickets (For Finals at University of New Mexico Only):
Tickets for the finals can be purchased online only via GoFan (NO CASH SALES).
https://gofan.co/app/school/NMAA
Day Pass (all ages): $17.00* (Re-Entry Allowed)
Adults: $12.00* (No Re-Entry Allowed)
Students (K-12) / Seniors (65+) / Military: $8.00* (No Re-Entry Allowed)
*Ticket prices include transaction fees
Championship Location:
1st Round (4A & 5A), Quarterfinals, & Semifinals – Host School (higher seed)
Finals – University of New Mexico Soccer Complex
Championship Dates:
1st Round (Boys) – October 28, 2026
1st Round (Girls) – October 29, 2026
Quarterfinals (Boys) – October 30, 2026
Quarterfinals (Girls) – October 31, 2026
Semifinals (Boys) – November 2, 2026
Semifinals (Girls) – November 3, 2026
Finals (Boys) – November 5, 2026
Finals (Girls) – November 6, 2026
Championship Schedule:
Live Video Stream:
Championship games – www.nfhsnetwork.com
Championship Brackets/Results:
Brackets and Results will be updated at www.nmact.org.
Additional Information for Spectators:
- Ticket sales will be determined by the host school for the 1st Round, Quarterfinals, & Semifinals
- For the finals at UNM:
- Tickets for the finals can be purchased online only (GoFan)
- A concession stand will be available
- The NMAA’s state championship souvenir vendor Northwest Designs Ink will be on site for the finals only, but merchandise is also available online (https://online-apparel.com/s/nmaa-store/)
Additional Information Specific to Members of the Media:
- All WORKING media with a valid 2026-2027 NMAA Media Credential will be granted access to cover the event
- Photographers must be at least five yards behind the sidelines to shoot
- Photographers may not shoot from behind the goals
- All other media members must follow the above guidelines for photographers
- There will not be a “hospitality room”
Volleyball
Official Championship Name:
2026 Rudy’s “Real Texas” Bar-B-Q State Volleyball Championships
OFFICIAL Brackets Released via NMAA Website ONLY*:
November 8, 2026 (approximately 2pm)
*Brackets will first be released via a seeding/selection show available at www.nmact.org.
Tickets:
Tickets for all rounds can be purchased online only via GoFan (NO CASH SALES).
https://gofan.co/app/school/NMAA
Day Pass: $17.00* (allows re-entry privileges)
Adults: $12.00*
Students (K-12) / Seniors (65+) / Military: $8.00*
*Ticket prices include transaction fees
Championship Locations:
Rio Rancho Events Center, Rio Rancho High School, Cleveland High School, and Bernalillo High School
Championship Dates:
Preliminary Rounds (modified double elimination tournament) – November 12-14, 2026
Finals – November 14, 2026
Live Video Stream:
Championships and other select matches – www.nfhsnetwork.com
Championship Brackets/Results:
Brackets and Results will be updated at www.nmact.org.
Additional Information for Spectators:
- Tickets for all rounds/sites will be available online only
- Concession stands will be available at all sites
- The NMAA’s state championship souvenir vendor Northwest Designs Ink will be on site, but merchandise is also available online (https://online-apparel.com/s/nmaa-store/)
Additional Information Specific to Members of the Media:
- All WORKING media with a valid 2026-2027 NMAA Media Credential will be granted access to cover the event
- Media members should enter the Rio Rancho Events Center through the comp door near the main entrance of the arena (just south of main doors)
- The scorer’s table and team benches are off limits to media members
- Media will not be allowed on the side of the court designated for the teams
- At the Rio Rancho Events Center, radio stations may broadcast from the upper level on the east side of the arena or in the press box on the northwest side – courtside access will not be provided
- There will not be a “hospitality room”
