War Memorial Stadium hosts five title games this weekend

Residents of Cheyenne and the surrounding region can watch two local teams compete for state titles at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie this weekend. The 2026 Wyoming High School football championship games are scheduled for Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14. Five matchups will determine the champions across the state's five prep football classifications. Fans can purchase tickets by calling 307-766-7220. Adult admission is set at $20 for all five games, while youth and student tickets are $15 for the entire event. A single-day pass is available for $15 for adults and $10 for youth and students, allowing entry to all games scheduled for that specific day.

The Class 4A matchup on Saturday at 4 p.m. features a notable rivalry. Natrona County, which went 11-0 during the regular season, will face Cheyenne East, who finished with a 9-2 record. This is the first time Natrona County has reached the title game since 2018. Cheyenne East is returning to the championship stage for the first time since 2024. The teams are ranked number one and number three, respectively, in the WyoPreps Coaches and Media Football Poll for the 2026 season.

Friday's schedule includes the Class 2A game at noon, pitting undefeated Big Horn against Cokeville. Big Horn holds the number one poll ranking with a 10-0 record, while Cokeville is ranked number two and went 9-1. Cokeville is making its return to the title tilt after last competing in 2024. Later that day at 3 p.m., the Class 3A championship will see Star Valley and Cody meet for the fifth consecutive year. Star Valley is ranked first with a 10-1 record, while Cody is ranked second with a 9-1 record. Big Horn and Burlington will also travel to Laramie for their fifth straight season in the playoffs.

Saturday morning brings the Class 1A 6-man game at 10 a.m., where Burlington takes on Casper Christian. Burlington is ranked number one with a 10-1 record, while Casper Christian is ranked number two and went 9-1. This marks the first title game appearance in the history of the Casper Christian program. At 1 p.m., the Class 1A 9-man game will feature Pine Bluffs against Sundance. Pine Bluffs holds the number two poll ranking with a 9-1 record, while Sundance is ranked fifth and went 7-3. Sundance is playing in a championship game for the first time since 2005.

Five of the teams on the field this weekend were present at the stadium last year. The remaining teams represent new or returning participants in the state title picture. The final rankings listed alongside each team name reflect their standing in the 2026 WyoPreps Coaches and Media Football Poll rather than their playoff seeds. The games will conclude the competitive season for these high school programs in the Cowboy State.