High School Basketball Playoff Schedule Released

CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' playoff basketball schedule announced.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) has released the schedule for the boys' and girls' high school basketball playoffs in the City and Southern Sections. The games will take place over the next two weekends, with the finals scheduled for February 27-28.

Why it matters

High school basketball playoffs are an exciting time for student-athletes, their families, and local communities. The release of the schedule allows fans to plan ahead and build anticipation for the upcoming games, which showcase the top talent in the region.

The details

The boys' City Section playoffs will feature semifinal matchups on Friday, February 20, with the finals set for February 27-28 at a location to be determined. The Southern Section boys' quarterfinals and semifinals will also take place this weekend, leading up to the finals on February 28. On the girls' side, the City Section semifinals are scheduled for Saturday, February 21, with the finals on February 27-28. The Southern Section girls' quarterfinals and semifinals will also be played this weekend, culminating in the finals on February 28.

  • The boys' City Section semifinals will be played on Friday, February 20.
  • The boys' Southern Section quarterfinals and semifinals will take place this weekend.
  • The girls' City Section semifinals are scheduled for Saturday, February 21.
  • The girls' Southern Section quarterfinals and semifinals will also be played this weekend.
  • The boys' and girls' CIF City and Southern Section finals are set for February 27-28.

The players

California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)

The governing body for high school sports in California, responsible for organizing and overseeing the basketball playoffs.

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What’s next

Fans can check local media outlets and school websites for more information on game times, locations, and ticket availability as the playoffs progress towards the finals on February 27-28.

The takeaway

The release of the high school basketball playoff schedule is an exciting milestone for student-athletes and their communities, as they look forward to the opportunity to compete for championship titles in the coming weeks.