Yahoo Sports reports that the 2026 Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) high school football season is approaching and provides a calendar of major dates for teams. The schedule includes the timing of the “dead period,” when organized football activities are limited or prohibited, along with practice windows leading into the season. It also lists dates for scrimmages, which serve as preseason matchups for teams before the regular season begins. In addition, the calendar highlights the Week 1 kickoff date for the 2026 season, indicating when Tennessee high school football games begin for the year. The information is presented as a consolidated reference for coaches, players, and families tracking offseason and preseason requirements, transitions between practice phases, and the start of game play. The article does not describe game results or team-specific outcomes, focusing instead on the officially scheduled dates and planning milestones for the 2026 TSSAA football year.