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.

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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.

Road to the Finale

View the schools competing for the title of 2026 Academic Showdown grand champion.

Photo Gallery

View and download photos from different competitions since 2024.

Upcoming Competitions

See All 2026 Academic Showdown Events

The 2026 Academic Showdown season features six regional competitions with the top two teams from each region advancing to the state championship.

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Academic Program

Academic Showdown 2026 Region 3 Competition

Location:
West Virginia State University: Davis Fine Arts Center
Date:
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Academic Program

Academic Showdown 2026 State Championship

Location:
West Virginia Culture Center
Date:
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Academic Showdown News

More News

Stay up-to-date on Academic Showdown news.

Members of Braxton County's 2026 Academic Showdown team smiling while holding a trophy.
Press Release

Two High Schools Advance to 2026 Academic Showdown Championship from WV State University Regional

Charleston, W.Va. – Braxton County High School (Braxton County) placed first, and Charleston Catholic High School (Kanawha County) placed second in the final regional competition of the 2026 Academic Showdown…
Members of Bluefield High School's Academic Showdown team holding a trophy.
Press Release

Teams Advance to 2026 Academic Showdown Finale from Concord University

The 2026 Academic Showdown Region 5 competition was hosted by the West Virginia Department of Education at Concord University and featured a day of fierce matchups with Bluefield High School winning first place.
Members of Jefferson High School's Academic Showdown team holding a trophy.
Press Release

Two Schools Advance from Shepherd University to the 2026 Academic Showdown Finale

Jefferson High School (Jefferson County) placed first, and Spring Mills High School (Berkeley County) placed second during the 206 Academic Showdown regional competition at Shepherd University.

Contact Us

Questions about the Academic Showdown? Contact Student Enrichment Coordinator Karen Linville. 

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Karen Linville

Coordinator
Phone Number: +13045585325
karen.linville@k12.wv.us
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