OHSAA Girls Basketball State Tournament

Dayton · March

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Summary

Ohio's girls' state series mirrors the boys' format with seven divisions. Final Four weekends moved back to UD Arena in Dayton for 2025-26 alongside the boys'. The girls' field finishes one week ahead of the boys' bracket.

What makes this tournament distinct

Ohio runs the most state-championship games per year of any major Midwest state because of seven divisions on each side.

Who it fits

Best for: Ohio member schools. The Dayton venue rotation means consistent fan access regardless of where teams are based.

Tradeoffs: Closed state series — no out-of-state programs. Sectional draws can land powerhouse programs on the same side of the bracket.

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