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 6 Competition
Academic Program
Academic Showdown 2026 Region 5 Competition
Academic Program
Academic Showdown 2026 Region 3 Competition
Academic Program
Academic Showdown 2026 State Championship
Academic Showdown News
Stay up-to-date on Academic Showdown news.
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.
Press Release
Two Schools Advance to Academic Showdown Finale from West Virginia University Competition
Morgantown High School placed first, and Weir High School placed second during the West Virginia University regional competition of the 2026 Academic Showdown.
Press Release
Bridgeport High School Advances to 2026 Academic Showdown Finale from Fairmont State University
Bridgeport High School placed first, and Fairmont Senior High School placed second during the 2026 Academic Showdown regional competition at Fairmont State University.
Contact Us
Questions about the Academic Showdown? Contact Student Enrichment Coordinator Karen Linville.
