Key Dates

An audience watched the state finals

Family and friends watch the 2025 California Poetry Out Loud state finals.

School Registration List Deadline
Fri. Jan. 9, 2026

Deadline to hold County Competitions
Sun. Feb. 8, 2026

Deadline to register County Champions for State Finals with CAC

Mon. Feb. 9, 2026

State Finals (In-person in Sacramento)
Sun. Mar. 8 - Mon. Mar. 9, 2026

National Finals
(In-person in Washington, DC)
Mon. Apr. 27 - Wed. Apr. 29, 2026