What is READBowl?

READBowl is the FREE global reading competition where PreK-12th grade aged teams around the world compete to read for the most minutes. The competition begins the week before the American College Football National Championship (2nd Monday in January) and culminates with a live crowning of the World Champions of Reading on the morning of the National Football League’s (NFL) Super Bowl Sunday.

About READBowl 

Defending World Champions: Youree Drive Middle School. Shreveport LA

To date, more than 1.5 million participants have competed in READBowl. 2026 is our biggest year yet. Who will emerge as the World Champions of Reading in READBowl IX? Will it be you?!

READBowl IX is Underway.

Watch Malcolm’s Kickoff Message!

Watch the First Quarter News Update

Important: In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr Holiday/Day of Service, 1st quarter minutes are due Tuesday January 20. If your school is closed unexpectedly (weather, etc) please enter your minutes when you return. They will be counted. Your students will not be penalized for school closings. 

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