Since 1985, the Arkansas Governor’s “Quiz Bowl” has been a long-standing Arkansas TV tradition, allowing high school players across the state to showcase their knowledge and compete for a chance to represent The Natural State in national tournaments.
The “Arkansas Quiz Bowl 2026” will air on Arkansas TV in two parts on Saturday, April 26, beginning at 9 a.m. and livestreaming at arkansastv.gov/live. A total of 14 teams from seven conferences will compete in the state finals for scholarship money.
The first round of matches, beginning at 9 a.m., will include, in order of appearance: 5A, 4A, 1A, 6A. Matches will resume at 1:30 p.m. and feature in order of appearance: 7A, 3A, 2A.
Each round will last approximately one hour. Matches will be available the week following the broadcast on demand at go.arkansastv.gov/quizbowl2026.
“Quiz Bowl” is a celebration and recognition of scholarship that has been an Arkansas TV tradition since 1985. In a series of questions, players must display their knowledge in literature, math, science, history, art, music and economics.
The Arkansas Governor’s Quiz Bowl Association holds regional tournaments around the state during March. Teams are assigned to a site, and a random drawing places the teams on the pairing schedule. A percentage of teams in the tournament advance to the state tournament. The top two teams from each classification advance to the State Conference Finals, where they will compete for the state championship.
HOW TO WATCH
Don’t miss the “Arkansas Quiz Bowl 2026” on Saturday, April 25, at 9 a.m., on Arkansas TV or watch live at arkansastv.gov/live.
Teams can download free photos at arkansastv.passgallery.com.