Nexstar Media and Mission Broadcasting to Bring Texas State Football Championships to Fans Across the State
Business Wire•29/10/2026•13:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Nexstar and Mission will broadcast or stream 12 UIL championship games across Texas.
- ➤Games run December 16–19, 2026, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
- ➤Fans outside Texas can watch through participating stations’ digital streaming platforms.
- ➤Coverage spans 13 local station and streaming-platform market groups.
- ➤Nexstar and Mission expand free access to local high school sports programming.
Expert Statements
Andrew Alford, President of Nexstar’s broadcasting division
“High school football is part of the fabric of Texas, and few events bring communities together like the UIL State Football Championships”
Andrew Alford, President of Nexstar’s broadcasting division
“Nexstar and Mission have a strong local presence across Texas, and we are excited to use the combined reach of our television stations and digital platforms to give fans more ways to watch these student-athletes compete for a state championship.”
Andrew Alford, President of Nexstar’s broadcasting division
“This is exactly the kind of local sports programming our stations are uniquely positioned to deliver.”
Dr. Jamey Harrison, Executive Director of the University Interscholastic League
“The UIL State Football Championships are an important tradition for high schools and communities throughout Texas”
Dr. Jamey Harrison, Executive Director of the University Interscholastic League
“We are excited to work with Nexstar Media and Mission Broadcasting to expand access to these championship games and we are pleased that fans will be able to watch them through streaming and local television broadcasts across Texas.”
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