High school soccer championship games schedule announced

City Section and Southern Section title matches set for this weekend

Feb. 27, 2026 at 5:10am

The high school soccer championship games for both boys' and girls' teams in the City Section and Southern Section have been scheduled for this weekend. The matchups include top-ranked teams facing off in the Open Division and lower division title contests across multiple locations in the Los Angeles area.

Why it matters

These championship games represent the culmination of the high school soccer season and will determine the best teams in various divisions across the region. The results will have a major impact on the final rankings and accolades for the top players and programs.

The details

The City Section boys' championship games will take place on Saturday at Pasadena City College and Birmingham High. The Open Division final features #1 seed El Camino Real against #3 Birmingham/#7 Venice. On the girls' side, the City Section Division I final has #1 Birmingham against #3 Wilmington Banning. In the Southern Section, the boys' Open Division final is set for Saturday at Fred Kelly Stadium, with Orange Lutheran facing Mater Dei. The girls' Open Division final is also at Fred Kelly, with Santa Margarita taking on Mater Dei.

  • The City Section championship games will be played on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
  • The Southern Section championship games will be played on Friday, February 27 and Saturday, February 28, 2026.

The players

El Camino Real

The #1 seed in the City Section boys' Open Division, with a 18-3-1 record.

Birmingham

The #3 seed in the City Section boys' Open Division and the #1 seed in the girls' Division I.

Mater Dei

The #1 seed in the Southern Section boys' Open Division and the #1 seed in the girls' Open Division.

Orange Lutheran

The opponent for Mater Dei in the Southern Section boys' Open Division final, with a 13-3-4 record.

Santa Margarita

The opponent for Mater Dei in the Southern Section girls' Open Division final, with a 17-1-4 record.

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What’s next

The championship games this weekend will determine the top high school soccer teams in the region for the 2025-26 season.

The takeaway

These high-stakes championship matches showcase the talent and competitiveness of high school soccer programs across Southern California, with several top-ranked teams vying for titles in the City and Southern Sections.