Key MPSSAA High School Spring Sports Postseason Dates Announced

Find the full schedule for baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, and track and field playoffs.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 8:03am

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The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) has released the schedule for the upcoming spring high school sports postseason, including key dates for regional and state tournaments in baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, and track and field. The playoffs will take place in May, with state championship games and meets scheduled for the third and fourth weekends of the month at various venues across Maryland.

Why it matters

The MPSSAA postseason is a highly anticipated time for high school athletes, coaches, and fans across the state. These playoff dates mark the culmination of months of hard work and competition, with teams vying for state titles in their respective sports. The schedule provides a clear timeline for when the biggest games and events will take place.

The details

The baseball regional quarterfinals are set for May 7, followed by the regional semifinals on May 9 and the regional finals on May 12. The state quarterfinals are scheduled for May 15, the state semifinals for May 19, and the state championships for May 22-23 at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen. For softball, the regional quarterfinals are on May 7, the regional semifinals on May 11, and the regional finals on May 13. The state quarterfinals are May 15-16, the state semifinals on May 19 at Bachman Sports Complex in Glen Burnie, and the state championships on May 22-23 at the University of Maryland Softball Complex. The lacrosse regional quarterfinals are on May 6, the regional semifinals on May 8, and the regional finals on May 11. The state quarterfinals are on May 13, the state semifinals on May 15-16, and the state finals from May 19-21 at Stevenson University in Owings Mills. Tennis region tournaments are scheduled for May 8-16, with the state quarterfinals and semifinals for Classes 3A and 4A on May 21, the state quarterfinals and semifinals for Classes 1A and 2A on May 22, and the state championships on May 23 at Wilde Lake Tennis Club in Columbia. Track and field events will take place at the University of Maryland in College Park.

  • The MPSSAA spring sports postseason begins in early May 2026.
  • Regional quarterfinal games in baseball, softball, and lacrosse will be played on May 7, 6, and 7 respectively.
  • Regional semifinal and final games will take place from May 9-13 across the different sports.
  • State quarterfinal and semifinal rounds are scheduled for May 13-19.
  • State championship games and meets will be held from May 19-23 at various venues across Maryland.

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MPSSAA

The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association, the governing body for high school sports in the state.

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What’s next

Fans and supporters can check the MPSSAA website for the full postseason schedule and details on purchasing tickets to the state championship events.

The takeaway

The MPSSAA spring sports postseason provides an exciting conclusion to the high school athletic year, with teams and athletes across Maryland competing for state titles in a variety of popular sports. The detailed schedule released by the association gives players, coaches, and fans ample time to prepare for the biggest games and events of the season.