The partnership between the CIF and PlayOn expands access to California’s premier high school championship events, making it easier for families, alumni and fans to stay connected to the student-athletes and school communities they support—whether they’re in the stands or watching from afar.
The collaboration underscores a shared commitment to expanding access to education-based athletics, increasing visibility for student-athletes and ensuring California’s biggest championship moments can be experienced by more fans and communities than ever before.
“We are excited to partner with the NFHS Network to bring CIF Championship events to audiences across California and beyond,” said CIF Executive Director Ron Nocetti. “Their commitment to education-based athletics allows more fans, families, and communities to share in the experience that is high school sports.”
“At its core, this partnership is about making sure more people can experience the moments that make high school sports so meaningful,” said David Rudolph, President at PlayOn. “Whether it’s a parent traveling for work, a grandparent across the country, or an alum cheering on their school, the NFHS Network helps keep communities connected. We’re proud to partner with the CIF to give more student-athletes the visibility they deserve and make California’s championship events accessible to fans wherever they are.”
“The NFHS Network is proud to strengthen our partnership with the CIF and expand access to CIF State events for fans across California and beyond,” said Mark Koski, Vice President of the NFHS Network. “This agreement will provide schools with a reliable platform to showcase their student-athletes, increase visibility for their programs and broaden access to championship events. It reflects our shared commitment to supporting member schools while delivering high-quality coverage that celebrates the achievements taking place throughout California high school athletics.”
About PlayOn
PlayOn Sports is the nation’s leading technology company powering high school athletics, serving thousands of schools and millions of fans nationwide. The NFHS Network, GoFan and MaxPreps are the trusted PlayOn brands connecting fans, families, athletes and schools through streaming, highlights, ticketing, scores and stats. Together, every game reaches more fans, generates more engagement and creates greater support for school athletic programs. As high school sports continue to grow, PlayOn remains committed to strengthening the communities at the heart of the game. To learn more, visit playonsports.com.
About NFHS Network
The NFHS Network connects communities to high school sports, streaming over 600,000 live and on-demand events annually for more than 8,500 schools nationwide. Schools can broadcast with automated cameras and produce select events with student-led crews. A joint venture between the NFHS and PlayOn Sports, the NFHS Network brings high school sports to fans on any device, wherever they are. Fans can watch online at www.NFHSnetwork.com or through the NFHS Network app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Google TV.
About the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)
Created in 1914, the CIF is the governing body for high school sports in the state of California. The federation is uniquely positioned to foster student growth in values and ethics, providing students with the opportunity to belong, connect, and compete in education-based athletics. The CIF strives to promote equity, quality, character, and academic development. A nonprofit federation, the state office, located in Sacramento, Calif., represents the interests of its member Sections. The 10 Sections represent geographic regions within the state: Central, Central Coast, Los Angeles City, North Coast, Northern, Oakland, Sac-Joaquin, San Diego, San Francisco, and Southern. CIF represents more than 1,600 public and private member schools and more than 800,000 student-athletes.
