2026-27 WIAA Multimedia Policies Released; Fall Credentialing Window Opens
RENTON, WA (September 11, 2026) – The WIAA has released its 2026-27 Multimedia Policies and opened the fall seasonal credentialing window for media outlets interested in covering WIAA State Championships.
The launch continues the changes introduced ahead of the 2025-26 school year as part of an annual approach to media policies and credentialing, designed to be consistent and transparent when approving media while also ensuring the WIAA has an accurate and current list of media outlets covering State Championship events. Key updates include…
The 2026-27 WIAA Multimedia Policies can be located on the media resources webpage.
Operating on an annual model, the list of approved media outlets was reset at the end of the previous school year. Media outlets will need to apply within a designated seasonal credentialing window. If a media outlet does not apply and receive approval, it won’t receive access to WIAA State Championships.
Media outlets can submit their application for the 2026-27 WIAA State Championships now.
The WIAA will continue to only accept media outlet credential applications during specified seasonal credentialing windows. Once approved, an outlet will remain approved for the remainder of the school year, barring revocation of credentials.
2026-27 SEASONAL CREDENTIALING WINDOWS
FALL: September 11, 2026 – October 15, 2026
WINTER: December 16, 2026 – January 15, 2027
SPRING: April 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027
Credential applications will not be accepted outside of the seasonal windows.
Example: If Media Outlet plans to have media credentials for State Football Championships in December, Media Outlet must apply to become an approved outlet during the fall seasonal credentialing window. If Media Outlet does not apply during the window, the outlet will be unable to register for credentials to State Football Championships, for example, as the next seasonal credentialing window does not open until all fall State Championships have concluded.
The fall seasonal credentialing window is open now. Media outlets can submit their application for the 2026-27 WIAA State Championships now.
Designed to make navigation easier for media members and to make information more readily available, the media resources webpage has received a couple of additions…
- MEDIA RELEASESÂ – An archive of all recently distributed media releases to the WIAA’s media mailing list.
- MEDIA RESOURCE LIBRARY – Various elements aimed at supporting media coverage, including a Digital Brand Guide and Member School Logos.
The fall seasonal credentialing window opens today. Media outlets interested in covering the 2026-27 WIAA State Championships are encouraged to review the Multimedia Policies and can submit an application.
For any questions, contact Sean Bessette, Director of Communications.