Academic Showdown Finale: West Virginia Culture Center

This competition features 12 schools from across the state who will compete for the title of 2026 Academic Showdown grand champion. The finale will be livestreamed courtesy of West Virginia Public Broadcasting (link not available at this time).

Participating Teams

• Bluefield High School (Mercer County)
• Bridgeport High School (Harrison County)
• Fairmont Senior High School (Marion County)
• Huntington High School (Cabell County)
• Hurricane High School (Putnam County)
• Jefferson High School (Jefferson County)
• Morgantown High School (Monongalia County)
• Princeton Senior High School (Mercer County)
• Spring Mills High School (Berkeley County)
• Weir High School (Hancock County)
• West Virginia State University Regional First Place (Competes March 27)
• West Virginia State University Regional Second Place (Competes March 27)