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CIF Sac-Joaquin Section High School Boys Basketball 2026 Playoff Brackets, Schedule Announced
The championship games will begin on February 27th in the Golden 1 Center.
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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The brackets and matchups for the 2026 California high school boys basketball playoffs in the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section have been released. The first round games will take place on February 18th, with several play-in games scheduled for February 17th.
Why it matters
The CIF Sac-Joaquin Section high school basketball playoffs are a highly anticipated annual event, showcasing the top talent in the region and determining the section champions who will advance to the state tournament.
The details
The playoff brackets feature 16 teams in each division, with the top seeds receiving first-round byes. Some of the notable first-round matchups include No. 8 Vanden vs. No. 9 Mountain House, No. 4 Franklin vs. No. 13 Rodriguez, and No. 3 Folsom vs. No. 14 Gregori. The play-in games will take place on February 17th, with the winners advancing to the first round on the 18th.
- The first-round games will be played on February 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
- The play-in games will be held on February 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
- The championship games will begin on February 27, 2026 at the Golden 1 Center.
The players
Modesto Christian
The No. 1 seed in the playoffs, receiving a first-round bye.
Sheldon
The No. 2 seed in the playoffs, facing No. 15 Edison in the first round.
Folsom
The No. 3 seed in the playoffs, taking on No. 14 Gregori in the first round.
Franklin
The No. 4 seed in the playoffs, playing against No. 13 Rodriguez in the first round.
Lincoln
The No. 5 seed in the playoffs, squaring off against No. 12 Oak Ridge in the first round.
What’s next
The winners of the first-round games will advance to the quarterfinals, which will be played on February 22nd. The semifinal games are scheduled for February 25th, with the championship games taking place on February 27th at the Golden 1 Center.
The takeaway
The CIF Sac-Joaquin Section high school boys basketball playoffs promise an exciting and competitive tournament, with several intriguing first-round matchups and the potential for some upsets as teams vie for the section title and a spot in the state tournament.
