Jun 19, 2026

Kansas Shrine Bowl live on Smoky Hills PBS

Posted Jun 19, 2026 4:11 PM
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Submitted by Amanda SmithSmoky Hills PBS

BUNKER HILL, KS – Football fans across Kansas can once again experience one of the state’s most celebrated high school sports traditions as Smoky Hills PBS broadcasts the 53rd Annual Kansas Shrine Bowl LIVE from Welch Stadium in Emporia on June 27 at 7 PM. Pregame will begin at 6:30 PM. 

The Kansas Shrine Bowl brings together many of the state’s top graduating high school football players for an exciting East vs. West matchup while raising awareness and support for Shriners Hospitals for Children. Smoky Hills PBS is proud to broadcast the Kansas Shrine Bowl, making it available for viewers across Central and Western Kansas to enjoy from the comfort of their homes. 

"The Kansas Shrine Bowl represents the very best of what local sports can offer—talented student-athletes, dedicated communities, and a mission that extends far beyond the football field," said Audrey Parsons, Programming Director for Smoky Hills PBS. "We are honored to provide live coverage of this incredible event and help share these inspiring stories with viewers across Kansas." 

Viewers can tune in to Smoky Hills PBS on June 27th, starting at 6:30 PM for complete LIVE coverage of the game. Smoky Hills PBS is available FREE over the air on antenna, on many cable systems, Smoky Hills PBS LLS Channel, DirecTV, Dish Network, YouTube TV, HULU+LIVE TV, and Amazon Prime. You can also access Smoky Hills PBS via the FREE mobile app for Android and iPhone devices. 

For more information, visit SmokyHillsPBS.org or call 1-800-337-4788. 

Local sports coverage like this is made possible by VIEWERS LIKE YOU and these local businesses: Nex-Tech, Poky Feeders, Butler Community College, The Bank of Protection, Farm Bureau Financial Services (Colby), Smith Center High School, Salina South High School.

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