2026-2027 Middle School Tournaments

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All dates are Saturdays unless otherwise noted.

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Saturday, January 9: Auburn Knights’ Challenge at Auburn (Rockford)
NAQT question set TBA
See the High School Tournament Central page for F/S information and results
Contact Nevagay Abel

Monday, January 25: IESA Season Begins
Teams may begin playing matches using IESA rules.

Wednesday, February 24: IESA Season Schedule Due Online
Go to iesa.org/login to submit your season schedule of matches using IESA rules

April 4: NAQT Individual Player National Championship Tournament at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare (Rosemont, IL)
Questions by NAQT
Contact IPNCT hotline

April 17: IHSSBCA Middle School Tournaments statewide
NAQT question set TBA
Middle School Tournament coordinator: contact Jace Kost
IHSSBCA Middle School Tournaments page

Monday, April 19: IESA Record Reporting Deadline
Go to iesa.org/login to submit your season’s win-loss record and your team’s roster for the IESA State Tournament series.

Wednesday, April 28: IESA Regionals statewide
Questions by Reinstein QuizBowl
Contact Chris Frasco

Monday, May 3: IESA Sectionals statewide
Questions by Reinstein QuizBowl
Qualification required at IESA Regionals
Contact Chris Frasco

Friday, May 7: IESA State Championship at the Peoria Civic Center
Questions by Reinstein QuizBowl
Qualification required at IESA Sectionals
Contact Chris Frasco

May 7-9: NAQT Middle School National Championship Tournament at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare (Rosemont, IL)
Questions by NAQT
Contact the MSCNT hotline