Northwest Sports Calendar: March 6-15, 2026
The coming days are packed with athletic events across the Northwest, from high school state tournaments to collegiate championships and recreational opportunities. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the sporting action scheduled between March 6th and March 15th, 2026.
High School State Championships
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) boys and girls basketball state playoffs are underway, with tournaments taking place in Tacoma, Yakima, and Spokane . Competition continues through the weekend with quarterfinals, semifinals, and championship games scheduled.
Basketball Tournament Highlights
- March 6-7: 1B, 1A, and 2A state tournaments in Yakima and Spokane.
- March 6: The top-seeded Lummi boys play 7th-seeded Neah Bay at 10:30 AM in Spokane .
College Athletics
Western Washington University (WWU)
- Women’s Basketball: The WWU women’s basketball team is competing in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championships in Bellingham. Matchups are to be determined.
- Men’s Basketball: The WWU men’s basketball team is as well participating in the GNAC Championships in Bellingham, with matchups yet to be announced.
- Track and Field: WWU track and field athletes will compete at the Central Washington University Home Opener throughout the weekend.
- March 14-15: Men’s and women’s basketball NCAA II West Regionals, matchups TBD.
- March 14-15: Track and field at NCAA Indoor Championships in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
- Softball: WWU softball will host Western Oregon on March 14th and 15th, with games at 12 p.m. And 2:30 p.m.
Other Collegiate Events
- March 9-10: WWU men’s golf at Pioneer Shootout in Alameda, California.
- March 9-10: WWU women’s golf at Fujikura Invitational in Vista, California.
- March 14: Men’s rugby vs. University of Oregon at 1 p.m.
Local Baseball and Softball
A series of baseball and softball games are scheduled throughout the region, particularly on March 14th and 15th. These include matchups in Anacortes, Bellingham, Burlington-Edison, and other locations.
Recreational Activities
Numerous recreational events are planned, including avalanche rescue courses, invasive plant removal field days, and opportunities to participate in the La Conner Daffodil Festival. Additional events include community function parties, nature hikes, and workshops.
Featured Recreational Events
- March 6: Women’s Avalanche Rescue Course, 7 a.m.
- March 14: Peter Marcus Rough Water Race in Bellingham Bay, 10 a.m.
- March 15: Intro to Backcountry Skiing in Glacier, 7 a.m.
Upcoming Events
The sports calendar remains active through March 15th, with a variety of events scheduled for the following week, including baseball, boys’ soccer, and more recreational activities.
This sports calendar is compiled from information available as of March 5, 2026, and is subject to change.