2026 Class 6A Boys State Basketball Tournament Seeding and Bracket Revealed

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The Colorado High School Activities Association has released the seedings and pairings for the 2026 Class 6A boys state basketball tournament. The tournament features 48 teams competing in a bracket-style format, with higher seeds hosting each round. Several Aurora-area teams, including Rangeview, Eaglecrest, Grandview, Regis Jesuit, and Overland, have earned high seeds and byes in the first round.

Why it matters

The Class 6A boys basketball state tournament is one of the most anticipated high school sporting events in Colorado, drawing large crowds and media attention. The tournament showcases the top talent in the state and determines the overall champion. The seedings and bracket placement are crucial, as they can significantly impact a team's path to the title.

The details

The tournament is divided into four quadrants, with the top seeds in each quadrant receiving first-round byes. In the first round on February 24, several lower-seeded teams will face off, with the winners advancing to the second round on February 27. The Sweet 16 games will be played on March 3, with the Great 8, Final Four, and Championship games taking place at the Denver Coliseum from March 6-14.

• The tournament seedings and bracket were released by the Colorado High School Activities Association on February 22, 2026.
• The first-round games will be played on February 24, 2026.
• The second-round games will be played on February 27, 2026.
• The Sweet 16 games will be played on March 3, 2026.
• The Great 8, Final Four, and Championship games will be played at the Denver Coliseum from March 6-14, 2026.

What’s next

The first-round games will be played on February 24, 2026, with the winners advancing to the second round on February 27. The Sweet 16 games will be played on March 3, followed by the Great 8, Final Four, and Championship games at the Denver Coliseum from March 6-14.