Academic Showdown
The West Virginia Academic Showdown is an academic head-to-head competition that brings West Virginia high school students from across the state together for regional matchups.
Team and Family Resources
Learn more about general rules, regional competitions, and view event photos.
Competition Rules
Learn more about the competition rules and guidelines for teams.
Regional Competition Map
View the counties featured in each regional competition.
Photo Gallery
View and download photos from different competitions since 2024.
Upcoming Competitions
The 2026 Academic Showdown season features six regional competitions with the top two teams from each region advancing to the state championship.
Academic Program
Academic Showdown 2026 Region 6 Competition
Academic Program
Academic Showdown 2026 Region 2 Competition
Academic Program
Academic Showdown 2026 Region 4 Competition
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Academic Showdown 2026 Region 1 Competition
Academic Showdown News
Stay up-to-date on the progression of the 2025 season.
Press Release
Two Teams Advance from the Region 2 Academic Showdown in Huntington
Huntington High School Team 1 and Winfield High School Team 1 have advanced to the 2025 Academic Showdown finale.
Press Release
Kanawha and Braxton Counties Send Teams to 2025 Academic Showdown Finale
Nitro High School and Braxton High School Team 2 have advanced to the 2025 Academic Showdown finale from West Virginia State University.
Press Release
Wyoming and Boone Counties Advance to 2025 Academic Showdown Finale
Westside High School Team 1 and Sherman Senior High School Team 1 advanced to the 2025 Academic Showdown finale from the Region 4 competition.
Contact Us
Questions about the Academic Showdown? Contact Student Enrichment Coordinator Karen Linville.
