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CIF-SS Basketball Championship Games Schedule Announced
Finals to be held at Azusa Pacific University and Toyota Arena in Ontario
Feb. 24, 2026 at 1:06am
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The schedule for the CIF-SS boys and girls basketball championship games has been released. The games will take place on Friday and Saturday at Azusa Pacific University and Toyota Arena in Ontario. All finalists have been determined in Divisions 1-9, while the Open Division semifinals will be played on Tuesday to set the matchup in that division.
Why it matters
The CIF-SS basketball championships are a highly anticipated annual event, showcasing the top high school basketball talent in Southern California. The announcement of the schedule allows teams, players, and fans to plan accordingly and build anticipation for the big games.
The details
The CIF-SS basketball championship games will be held over two days, with the boys and girls finals taking place at Azusa Pacific University and Toyota Arena in Ontario. All finalists have been determined in Divisions 1-9, while the Open Division semifinals on Tuesday will decide the matchup in that premier division.
- The schedule was released on Monday, February 24, 2026.
- The CIF-SS basketball championship games will be played on Friday and Saturday.
- The Open Division semifinals will take place on Tuesday prior to the finals.
The players
Harvard-Westlake
A high school basketball program that has qualified for the CIF-SS Open Division semifinals.
La Mirada
A high school basketball program that has qualified for the CIF-SS Open Division semifinals.
Sierra Canyon
A high school basketball program that has qualified for the CIF-SS Open Division semifinals.
Notre Dame/SO
A high school basketball program that has qualified for the CIF-SS Open Division semifinals.
What’s next
The Open Division semifinals on Tuesday will determine the matchup for the CIF-SS Open Division championship game, which will be played on Friday or Saturday.
The takeaway
The announcement of the CIF-SS basketball championship schedule is an exciting milestone for high school basketball fans in Southern California, as they look forward to seeing the top teams and players compete for the coveted titles.


