Spectator Information

Dates: January 15 -17, 2026

Venue: Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, TX

Spectator Information Packet: TBA

Downtown Fort Worth Dining Guide: TBA

Fort Worth Visitors Guide: TBA

2026 Competition Venue Map by Conference & Division

2026 Event Map

Universal Event Photography Flyer

Check out all that Fort Worth has to offer at the Visit Fort Worth Website. Find things to do, sites to see, places to eat, and more!

The Downtown Ambassador Program is the hospitality service team provided by the Downtown Public Improvement District (PID). The Ambassadors are circulating throughout downtown in their vibrant green pick up, on foot, on bicycles, and on segways assisting visitors, creating a friendly and welcoming environment, and adding extra eyes and ears on the street. Some services include Safety Escorts, Directions, and Hospitality Services.

Event Tickets/Parking

A direct link to purchase tickets to the 2026 UIL Spirit State Championships will be posted here when available.

ALL tickets are digital and sold through HomeTown Ticketing. Tickets are sold by conference, so please make sure you understand which conference and division your team competes in prior to purchasing. Digital tickets will be scanned on site and exchanged for a wristband that provides day access to the venues. There are no refunds for this event.

NOTE: The Fort Worth Stock Show Parade will be taking place on Saturday morning in Downtown Fort Worth. Please allow for extra travel & parking time as the Parade could potentially cause delays in arrival.

PARKING GARAGES:

Fort Worth’s Downtown TIF District provides free self-parking in select garages after 6 PM on weekdays and all weekend long. Click HERE for participating downtown garages. Click HERE for additional parking information. 

NOTE: Some garages and lots may implement event parking, so make sure to always double check parking rules upon your arrival.

PARKING METERS:

Downtown parking meters are FREE every night after 6 PM and on weekends.

If parking outside those hours, paying for parking has never been so easy with the FW Park app. With this mobile parking app, you can renew and pay for parking meters from your phone! Other features include a “Find My Car” option, parking map, and more! Download for IOS or Android.  

Hotel Accommodations

Link to Team Travel Source (TTS) for UIL Spirit State Championships: TBA

NFHS Network Webcast

NFHS Network will provide live webcasts of the 2026 UIL Spirit State Championships on January 15-17 from the Fort Worth Convention Center.

Fans, family and alumni unable to attend the UIL Spirit State Championships can watch live online with a subscription on https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/uil/spirit. Subscribers can also watch on the go by downloading the NFHS Network app for iPhone and Android Devices.