Iowa high school football playoff matchups, Class 2A, 1A, A, 8-player

Who is ready for some Iowa high school football playoff action? In total, 32 teams make up the playoff field in each class.

17, the IHSAA released pairings for small classes in the first round of the 2026 Iowa high school football playoffs. For Classes 2A, 1A and A, the field is made up of each district champion, runner-up, third-place team and fourth-place team.