The University Interscholastic League Legislative Council approved a proposal to allow live television broadcasts of regular-season Friday night football games if both schools agree. The change requires approval from Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath before taking effect.
Where
Statewide
When
October 18-19, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Coming up
Sunday, August 1, 2027. Live television broadcasts of regular-season Friday night football games could begin.1
Who's involved
University Interscholastic League Legislative Councilapproved the proposal
Mike MorathTexas Education Commissioner, must approve the rule change
Texas High School Coaches Associationspearheaded the proposal
Texas High School Athletic Directors Associationsupported the proposal
Texas Association of Broadcasterssupported the proposal
The facts
UIL has prohibited live linear television broadcasts of regular-season Friday night football games since 1985.1
The proposal would require mutual consent from both schools before a game can be broadcast live on television.12Stated by 2 sources
Web-based broadcasts of Friday night games are already permitted under current UIL guidelines if both schools agree.1
The proposed amendment would take effect August 1, 2027, if approved.1
The rule change would not apply to postseason playoff games.1
In June 2021, the UIL Legislative Council approved live internet streaming of Friday night football games.2
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Texas High School Coaches Association, Texas High School Athletic Directors Association, Texas Association of Broadcasters Live television could provide exposure for programs and showcase players, communities and stadium atmospheres.1
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
UIL Moves Toward Live Friday Night Football TV in Texas
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