Sports

About AR PBS Sports

AR PBS Sports, the new home for high school state championships in Arkansas, recognizes the vital role high school activities play in the education and development of young adults, while connecting families statewide by featuring hometown athletes competing in the biggest games of the season. In partnership with the Arkansas Activities Association, Arkansas PBS will broadcast high school championship activities for volleyball, football, basketball, baseball and softball for classifications 1A-7A. In addition to creating viewing opportunities for those who may not be able to attend the games, AR PBS Sports enables talented young athletes to connect with college recruiters and possible scholarships.

How To Watch

Watch the games on Arkansas PBS's main channel.
The most up-to-date programming schedule is available at myarpbs.org/schedule.

In the week following the finals, games will be available online at AR PBS Sports, allowing coaches, players, families, college recruiters and others to watch at their convenience. Games will also be viewable at youtube.com/arkansaspbs and through the PBS app on mobile or streaming devices.

The Arkansas high school football and basketball state finals are also broadcast live on 103.7 The Buzz in Central Arkansas and at 1037thebuzz.com/football and 1037thebuzz.com/basketball.

2023 Baseball/Softball Schedule

The Arkansas high school baseball and softball state finals will air live on Arkansas PBS Sports Thurs., May 18, through Sat., May 20.

Thurs., May 18

1A Baseball - Mount Ida vs. Taylor – Thursday, May 18, at 10 a.m.
6A Baseball - Har-Ber vs. Bentonville – Thursday, May 18, at 1 p.m.
6A Softball - Cabot vs. Bryant – Thursday, May 18, at 4 p.m.
1A Softball - Bradley vs. Taylor – Thursday May 18, at 7 p.m.

Fri., May 19

4A Baseball - Lonoke vs. Ashdown – Friday, May 19, at 10 a.m.
2A Softball - Mansfield vs. Riverside – Friday, May 19, at 1 p.m.
4A Softball - Gravette vs. Pea Ridge – Friday, May 19, at 4 p.m.
2A Baseball - Palestine-Wheatley vs. Woodlawn – May 19, at 7 p.m.

Sat., May 20

3A Softball - Atkins vs. Booneville – Saturday, May 20, at 10 a.m.
5A Softball - Benton vs. Greene County Tech – Saturday, May 20, at 1 p.m.
3A Baseball - Rivercrest vs. Harding Academy – Saturday, May 20, at 4 p.m.
5A Baseball - Little Rock Christian vs. Valley View – Saturday, May 20, at 7 p.m.

*Game times subject to change in the event of overtime.

We Are So Grateful to You

The shows you treasure on Arkansas PBS are only here because you step up to invest in them at times like this. Celebrate the end of an eventful year by giving the gift of insightful, educational, essential programming to your family, friends and neighbors statewide.

Donations made to Arkansas PBS will help support:

A safe place for children to learn, not just be entertained, in times when they may not be in school.
A deeper look at issues and events from around the world and local communities.
World travel from the comfort and safety of home.
Incredible drama, music, science, history and documentaries.
Exclusive viewing opportunities, like the state finals in basketball, football, baseball and softball.

Members who give $5 or more per month ($60+ yearly) can watch their favorite programs on demand with Arkansas PBS Passport. We appreciate our donors who exhibit the spirit of generosity to share the gift of Arkansas PBS all year round!

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Thank you to the businesses that support AR PBS Sports

AR PBS Sports is generously supported by the following businesses that believe in the important role high school activities play in the education and development of young adults. They also support participation, sportsmanship and achievement for the good of players, parents and fans across the state.

If your business or organization would like information about supporting this project, please contact Aaron Utley at 501-269-4546 or autley@myarkansaspbs.org.

Arkansas Activities Association

The Arkansas Activities Association is the statewide governing body for athletics and activities in Arkansas. The AAA's mission is to promote the value of participation in interscholastic activities in the AAA member schools and to provide services to the schools in a fair and impartial manner while assisting and supporting their efforts to develop thinking, productive and prepared individuals as they become positive, contributing citizens modeling the democratic principles of our state and nation.

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