Question: What 2026 high school sports championship will be held in Jacksonville for the first time in 50 years?
Answer: Basketball
After decades of the games being played in Lakeland, the Florida High School Athletic Association is bringing the high school basketball championships to Jacksonville. The title games will be held at CSI Companies Court at the University of North Florida (UNF) Arena. The 2026 FHSAA Basketball State Championships are scheduled for Feb. 24-27 (Rural) and March 5-14 (Classes 1A-7A).