High School
Home-Field Advantage for 4A and Below Gaining Significant Steam
The UIL is moving toward expanding home-field advantage to Classes 4A and below, with a pilot proposal expected in October and possible implementation in 2027.
(Photo: Photo by Nuno Selvera)
HOUSTON – The UIL Athletic Committee has approved in-concept a Texas High School Coaches’ Association (THSCA) proposal to expand home-field advantage for early-round playoff games in Classes 4A and below.
Historically, only Class 6A and 5A football has had home-field advantage in the bi-district round of the playoffs before changing to a neutral site for each ensuing week. This proposal will create a home-field advantage in the bi-district round for every classification in football, basketball, volleyball, and soccer. Every other playoff round would be a neutral site game. The rule would not extend to baseball and softball because those playoff matchups are a three-game series.
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