SCHSL Basketball Playoff Schedule Finalized

Brackets set for high school basketball playoffs in South Carolina

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

The brackets for the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) basketball playoffs have been finalized. The playoffs will begin next week, with the Upper and Lower State championships scheduled for February 27-28. The SCHSL championships will take place at the Colonial Life Center on March 5-7. The SCISA championships will be held at the Sumter Civic Center on the same dates.

Why it matters

The high school basketball playoffs are an exciting time for communities across South Carolina, as teams compete for state championships. The finalized brackets provide fans with a clear picture of the matchups and path to the title games.

The details

The SCHSL playoffs will be held at higher seeds for the first three rounds. The Upper State championships will be held at neutral sites agreed to by the two teams, while the Lower State championships will take place in Florence. The SCISA championships will also be held on February 27-28.

  • The SCHSL playoffs begin next week.
  • The Upper and Lower State championships will be held on February 27-28.
  • The SCHSL championships will take place at the Colonial Life Center on March 5-7.
  • The SCISA championships will be held at the Sumter Civic Center on February 27-28.

The players

SCHSL

The South Carolina High School League, the governing body for high school sports in the state.

SCISA

The South Carolina Independent School Association, which oversees private high school sports in the state.

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The takeaway

The finalized brackets for the high school basketball playoffs in South Carolina have been released, setting the stage for an exciting postseason as teams compete for state championships.