Neutral Site Tournament Venues
Independence High School (IHS)
6602 N. 75th Ave.
Glendale AZ 85303
Mesquite High School (MHS)
500 S. McQueen Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85233
Admission Fees
Semifinals and Championships:*
$10.00 Adults
$5.00 Students with High School ID, Active Military and Senior Citizens (62 and over)
Children five and under admitted free
* - first two rounds of team competition is no charge
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AZPreps365.com/NFHSNetwork.com Webcasting
Please note that live streaming rights of all postseason events are held by NFHSNetwork.com. Events broadcasted by AZPreps365.com and/or the NFHS Network are exclusive to those entities for postseason competition. If AZPreps365.com or the NFHS Network are not broadcasting, a school or third party may broadcast using the following three options:
NFHS Network School Broadcast Program broadcasting: If a school plans to stream a postseason event and has an NFHS Network School Broadcast Program account, it can stream through the NFHS Network.
NFHS Network Affiliate Program: A third party wanting to become an NFHS Network affiliate will be granted exclusive rights to a postseason event at no cost. The outlet must stream the event solely to the NFHS Network. The outlet may broadcast the event in its own manner and may keep its advertising. Outlet will also be eligibile for royalties. Sample Affiliate Agreement
Any other means: Outside entities may be able to broadcast an NFHS Network "declined event" with non-exclusive rights. Permission must be granted through the AIA by completing a Media Rights Agreement and agreeing to rights fees. click here for agreement
2019-20 State Tournament Schedule
Division I Team:
First Round: Mon., Oct. 28, 3:30 p.m., Top 4 Seeds
Quarterfinals: Mon., Oct. 28, following first round, Top 4 Seeds
Semifinals: Wed., Oct. 30, 6 p.m., High Seed
State Championship: Thu., Oct. 31, 6 p.m., MHS
Division I Singles/Doubles:
Initial Rounds: Fri., Oct. 25, 10 a.m., IHS
Final Rounds: Sat., Oct. 26, 10 a.m., IHS
Division II Team:
First Round: Mon., Oct. 28, 3:30 p.m., Top 4 Seeds
Quarterfinals: Mon., Oct. 28, following first round, Top 4 Seeds
Semifinals: Wed., Oct. 30, 6 p.m., High Seed
State Championship: Thu., Oct. 31, 6 p.m., MHS
Division II Singles/Doubles:
Initial Rounds: Fri., Oct. 25, 10 a.m., IHS
Final Rounds: Sat., Oct. 26, 10 a.m., IHS
Note: Neutral site games are subject to relocation. Factors include, but are not limited to: location of high seed, contractual obligations, broadcast commitments, seating capacity and travel considerations of participating schools.
State Tournament Team Qualifying
Division I, II (12-team bracket): In order to qualify, a school must have scheduled a minimum of 10 matches. Based on section standings, the top team in each section will earn an automatic bid to the state tournament. All other teams, for a total of 12, will qualify to the state tournament based on overall ranking. The state tournament bracket will be seeded according to overall ranking of the 12 teams. The state tournament will consist of four rounds and be single elimination.
- Division I, II: Five (5) automatic bids and seven (7) at-large qualifiers based on ranking
