Iowa High School Football Semifinal Schedule and Matchups

The Iowa high school football playoffs have reached the semifinal round, with four teams remaining in each of the state’s seven classes. According to reports from KCCI and the Des Moines Register, these matchups are scheduled to take place at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls from Wednesday, November 11, through Saturday, November 14.

The quarterfinal round concluded on Friday, Nov. 6, narrowing the field of contenders as the postseason moves indoors. This transition to the UNI-Dome marks the final stretch for programs seeking a state championship, as the IHSAA has finalized a schedule that spans four days of competition across all classifications.

The schedule for the UNI-Dome semifinals

The postseason action begins on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with the Eight-Player division. KCCI reports that Gladbrook-Reinbeck, ranked No. 6, will face No. 1 Audubon at 1:00 p.m., followed by a 4:00 p.m. matchup between No. 3 Woodbine and No. 2 Iowa Valley.

Thursday, Nov. 12, features Class A and Class 4A matchups. The schedule for Class A includes Maquoketa Valley against Woodbury Central at 10:00 a.m. and North Linn against West Sioux at 1:00 p.m. In Class 4A, Carlisle will play Sergeant Bluff-Luton at 4:00 p.m., while Western Dubuque takes on Xavier at 7:00 p.m.

Iowa High School Football Semifinal Schedule and Matchups

Friday, Nov. 13, hosts both Class 1A and Class 5A. The Class 1A slate includes Treynor vs. Regina at 10:00 a.m. and Aplington-Parkersburg vs. West Lyon at 1:00 p.m. The high-stakes Class 5A games will conclude the Friday schedule, with Ankeny playing Johnston at 4:00 p.m. and Southeast Polk facing Dowling Catholic at 7:00 p.m.

The semifinals conclude on Saturday, Nov. 14, with Class 2A and Class 3A. The Class 2A games are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. (Spirit Lake vs. Alburnett) and 1:00 p.m. (Roland-Story vs. CL/GLR). Finally, Class 3A will wrap up the week with Algona vs. Solon at 4:00 p.m. and Clear Lake vs. Des Moines Christian at 7:00 p.m.

Class-by-class semifinal matchups

To provide a clear view of the upcoming slate, the following table outlines the matchups and times as released by the IHSAA:

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Date	Class	Matchup	Time
Nov. 12	Class A	Maquoketa Valley vs. Woodbury Central	10:00 a.m.
Nov. 12	Class A	North Linn vs. West Sioux	1:00 p.m.
Nov. 12	Class 4A	Carlisle vs. Sergeant Bluff-Luton	4:00 p.m.
Nov. 12	Class 4A	Western Dubuque vs. Xavier	7:00 p.m.
Nov. 13	Class 1A	Treynor vs. Regina	10:00 a.m.
Nov. 13	Class 1A	Aplington-Parkersburg vs. West Lyon	1:00 p.m.
Nov. 13	Class 5A	Ankeny vs. Johnston	4:00 p.m.
Nov. 13	Class 5A	Southeast Polk vs. Dowling Catholic	7:00 p.m.
Nov. 14	Class 2A	Spirit Lake vs. Alburnett	10:00 a.m.
Nov. 14	Class 2A	Roland-Story vs. CL/GLR	1:00 p.m.
Nov. 14	Class 3A	Algona vs. Solon	4:00 p.m.
Nov. 14	Class 3A	Clear Lake vs. Des Moines Christian	7:00 p.m.

The movement to the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls shifts the competition from outdoor stadiums to an indoor environment, a transition that often impacts game dynamics and crowd density. For the remaining teams, the stakes involve not just a spot in the state championship, but the culmination of an entire season of preparation under the scrutiny of the IHSAA playoff structure.

The Des Moines Register noted that the quarterfinal round’s conclusion on Friday has left only four teams standing in each of the seven classifications. This concentration of talent ensures that every game in the upcoming week serves as a direct gateway to the title rounds.