High School Football: East St. Louis (IL) football unveils 2026 slate
High school football schedules for the 2026 season are coming out one-by-one out of every state around the country and one that is a breeding ground for college prospects is Illinois, with a number of squads finalizing their fall slates. East St. Louis (IL) became the next team out of the state of Illinois to announce their schedule for the upcoming 2026 season, with plenty of notable contests standing out.
The game that stands out the most out of the entire East St. Louis’ 2026 slate is that of the Broward County Classic High School Football Showcase matchup against FHSAA Class 4A state champion American Heritage (Fla. ).
Another game that really catches Illinois high school football’s eye is that of a season opening tilt against Mount Carmel, which finished 15-0 and as the state’s No. 1 team from 2025, on Aug. 22.
The full East St. Louis 2026 football schedule can be seen below, with all official game times to be announced at a later date. East St.
Louis Football 2026 Schedule Aug. 22 – Mount Carmel Aug. 28 – at American Heritage (Fla.