High School Soccer Playoff Pairings Announced

CIF Southern California regional playoff brackets set for boys and girls soccer teams

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

The CIF Southern California regional playoff pairings and schedule have been announced for high school boys and girls soccer. The first round games will take place on Tuesday, March 2nd, with the semifinals and finals to follow later in the week. The state championships are scheduled for March 13-14 in Sacramento.

Why it matters

High school soccer is a popular sport in Southern California, and the regional playoffs represent an important milestone for teams looking to advance to the state championships. The pairings determine the matchups for the opening round, setting the stage for an exciting postseason.

The details

The first round games will feature several intriguing matchups, including #1 seeds Mater Dei, Torrey Pines, Bishop Amat, and Irvine University hosting lower-seeded opponents. Other notable pairings include #5 Placentia Valencia at #4 El Camino Real and #5 Redondo Union vs. #4 Cleveland. The semifinals and finals will take place on Thursday and Saturday, respectively, at the higher seeds' home fields.

  • The first round games will be played on Tuesday, March 2nd at 5 p.m. unless noted otherwise.
  • The semifinals are scheduled for 1 p.m. or 5 p.m. on Thursday at the higher seeds' home fields.
  • The finals will be held at 1 p.m. or 5 p.m. on Saturday at the host sites.
  • The state championships are set for March 13-14 at Matomas High in Sacramento.

The players

Mater Dei

The #1 seed in the boys Division I bracket.

Torrey Pines

The #1 seed in the boys Division II bracket.

Bishop Amat

The #1 seed in the boys Division III bracket.

Irvine University

The #1 seed in the boys Division IV bracket.

Santa Margarita

The #1 seed in the girls Division I bracket.

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What’s next

The semifinals are scheduled for Thursday, March 5th at 1 p.m. or 5 p.m. at the higher seeds' home fields. The finals will be held on Saturday, March 7th at 1 p.m. or 5 p.m. at the host sites.

The takeaway

The regional playoff pairings set the stage for an exciting high school soccer postseason in Southern California, with several top-seeded teams looking to advance to the state championships in Sacramento.