UIL football state championships to be broadcast by Nexstar, Mission Broadcasting
UIL football state championships were previously broadcast by Victory+, which shuttered in September.
Smithson Valley claimed their second consecutive Class 5A Division I football state championship, defeating Frisco Lone Star 28-6 on Dec. 19, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The Texas High School Activities Association (UIL) has selected new broadcasting partners for this year's football state championships: Nexstar and Mission Broadcasting.
All 12 state championship games played at AT&T Stadium during Dec. 16-19 will be accessible via local television broadcasts and the respective stations' streaming platforms. These include KDAF and CW33+ in Dallas, as well as KIAH and CW39+ in Houston. The UIL previously collaborated with Dallas-based streaming service Victory+, but the company was dissolved by its parent company in September.
Smithson Valley, the sole San Antonio area team to participate in a UIL football state championship game last season, is currently undefeated with an 8-0 record and will conclude their regular season on Dec. 20 against Seguin. UIL Executive Director Dr. Jamey Harrison expressed enthusiasm for the partnership with Nexstar Media and Mission Broadcasting, emphasizing the importance of providing expanded access to championship games for fans across Texas through both traditional and streaming means.
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