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.
2026 Season Roster
View the list of participating schools by region.
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 4 Competition
Academic Program
Academic Showdown 2026 Region 1 Competition
Academic Program
Academic Showdown 2026 Region 6 Competition
Academic Program
Academic Showdown 2026 Region 5 Competition
Academic Showdown News
Stay up-to-date on Academic Showdown news.
Press Release
Huntington High School Wins First Academic Showdown Regional
Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and Marshall University congratulate Huntington High School (Cabell County) for placing first and Hurricane High School (Putnam County) for placing…
Press Release
2026 Academic Showdown Season Kicks Off at Marshall University
The West Virginia Department of Education and the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission are pleased to host the fifth annual Academic Showdown with the first regional competition beginning Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Marshall University.
Press Release
WV Dept. of Ed Names Morgantown High School Academic Showdown Grand Champion
Morgantown High School Team 2 from Monongalia County was named the 2025 Academic Showdown Grand Champion today during the season finale at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston. Bluefield High School from Mercer County was named the runner-up.
Contact Us
Questions about the Academic Showdown? Contact Student Enrichment Coordinator Karen Linville.
