2026 DIAA Boys Basketball State Tournament Bracket Released

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The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) has announced the official bracket for the 2026 DIAA Boys Basketball State Tournament. The tournament will feature the top 24 teams in the state, with the top 8 seeds receiving a first-round bye. The first round will take place on February 23, followed by the second round on February 25, both hosted by the higher-seeded teams. The quarterfinals will be held at neutral sites on February 28 and March 1, with the semifinals at the University of Delaware's Bob Carpenter Center on March 4 and the championship game on March 8.

Why it matters

The DIAA Boys Basketball State Tournament is a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the top high school basketball talent in Delaware. The tournament provides an opportunity for student-athletes to compete at the highest level and represents the culmination of their hard work and dedication throughout the season.

The details

The 24 teams competing in the tournament have been seeded, with Dover High School as the #1 seed, followed by Howard High School of Technology, William Penn High School, and St. Georges Technical High School. The first-round games will take place on February 23, with the second round following on February 25. The quarterfinals will be held at neutral sites on February 28 and March 1, and the semifinals will be at the University of Delaware's Bob Carpenter Center on March 4. The championship game will be played on March 8, also at the University of Delaware.

• The first round of the boys tournament will take place on Monday, February 23, at 6:00 PM.
• The second round will be on Wednesday, February 25, at 6:00 PM.
• The quarterfinal games will be held on Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, March 1 at neutral sites.
• The semifinals will take place at the University of Delaware's Bob Carpenter Center on Wednesday, March 4, with games scheduled for 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
• The championship game will be held on Sunday, March 8 at the University of Delaware.

What’s next

Fans are encouraged to check the DIAA website and social media channels for updates, schedules, ticketing, and streaming information for the 2026 DIAA Boys Basketball State Tournament.