For the fifth time in six years, Mississippi’s high school football championships will be held on the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi.
Announced by the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) on Tuesday, M.M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg will play host to all seven classifications’ championship games between Thursday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 7.
“We appreciate the time and conversations with all the potential host sites through this process,” MHSAA executive director Ricky Neaves said. “We have no doubt that Southern Miss and the city of Hattiesburg will once again do a tremendous job hosting and creating exciting, memorable experiences for our schools, students, coaches, families, and communities.”
Additional details, including ticket, parking, and tailgate information, will be released at a later date. The schedule for the 2024 MHSAA Football State Championships is as follows:
| 2024 Football Championship Schedule | ||
| Thursday, Dec. 5 | Class 3A | 4:00 PM |
| Thursday, Dec. 5 | Class 7A | 7:30 PM |
| Friday, Dec. 6 | Class 1A | 4:00 PM |
| Friday, Dec. 6 | Class 5A | 7:30 PM |
| Saturday, Dec. 7 | Class 2A | Noon |
| Saturday, Dec. 7 | Class 4A | 3:30 PM |
| Saturday, Dec. 7 | Class 6A | 7:00 PM |
The upcoming MHSAA season kicks off with various jamborees on Friday, Aug. 23. The official start to week one will be on Thursday, Aug. 29.
In 2023, Mississippi’s high school football state champions were Biggersville (1A), Charleston (2A), Winona (3A), Louisville (4A), West Point (5A), West Jones (6A), and Oak Grove (7A).
