2026 UIL Realignment: North Texas High School Sports Winners and Losers

Every district in North Texas experienced at least one shift in the 2026 UIL realignment cycle, setting the stage for an intense two years of DFW high school football and basketball. Key changes include Duncanville and North Crowley being placed in the same district and DeSoto's headline-grabbing move to 5A.

Aledo emerges as a winner in 6A, avoiding long trips to West Texas and joining a district with Arlington ISD. Plano ISD moves into a district with Richardson ISD and Coppell, while Allen bolsters their non-district schedule with powerhouse opponents like Southlake Carroll and Duncanville. These shifts create new rivalries and altered playoff paths for many of the region's top programs.