North Carolina: fall 2026 tryout and season start dates
Every date below comes from NCHSAA publications, named and linked under each table. Nothing here is estimated - a date we could not verify is not on this page.
Football
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| First practice | Jul 29, 2026 |
| First scrimmage | Aug 7, 2026 |
Source: NCHSAA 2026-27 sports calendar.
Volleyball
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| First practice | Jul 29, 2026 |
| First contest | Aug 10, 2026 |
Source: NCHSAA 2026-27 sports calendar.
How to verify your local tryout
Ask the athletic director. School tryout dates live with the school, not the state - the association sets the first day anything is allowed to happen, and your school picks its days after that.
Check the association calendar. The source links above are the association's own publications - if a date on this page ever disagrees with the association, the association is right and we want to know about it.
For club volleyball, check your region. USA Volleyball regions publish binding tryout and signing dates for club seasons - your region's site is the authority.
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