Texas UIL High School Boys Basketball Playoff Brackets and Top Teams Revealed

The Texas UIL boys basketball playoffs will tip off on February 23 across the state's six classifications and 12 divisions.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Texas UIL boys basketball playoff brackets have been set, with the first games tipping off on Monday, February 23, across the Lone Star State's six classifications. Many of the state's top teams hail from the Class 6A ranks, with six of the state's Top 12 programs competing in that division. The Class 6A Division I bracket is particularly stacked, featuring five teams ranked consecutively behind the undefeated No. 2 Seven Lakes Spartans. Beyond Class 6A, the Division II brackets in Class 4A and Class 2A also feature exciting matchups.

Why it matters

The Texas UIL boys basketball playoffs are a highly anticipated event, showcasing the top high school talent in the state. With the brackets now set, fans can look forward to an exciting postseason filled with competitive games and the potential for upsets. The depth of talent in the Class 6A Division I bracket, in particular, promises to deliver thrilling basketball action.

The details

The Texas UIL boys basketball playoff brackets are divided into six classifications (1A through 6A) and 12 divisions, with the first round of games tipping off on February 23. In Class 6A, the state's largest schools by enrollment, five of the top six teams in the MaxPreps rankings will compete in the Division I bracket, led by the undefeated No. 2 Seven Lakes Spartans. The Class 4A Division II bracket features five of the top six teams in that classification, including the No. 1 Liberty Pirates and No. 2 Carter Cowboys. The Class 2A Division II bracket is the only one that will feature the top five teams from that classification, led by the 32-1 No. 1 Lipan Indians.

  • The Texas UIL boys basketball playoffs will tip off on Monday, February 23.
  • The bi-district playoffs will take place from February 23 to February 26.
  • The area playoffs will be held from February 26 to February 28.
  • The regional semifinals are scheduled for March 2 to March 6.
  • The regional finals and tournament will be played from March 5 to March 7.

The players

Seven Lakes Spartans

The No. 2 team in the state, the Seven Lakes Spartans from Katy, Texas, are undefeated at 33-0 and will compete in the Class 6A Division I bracket.

North Crowley Panthers

The No. 3 team in the state, the North Crowley Panthers from Fort Worth, Texas, have a 29-3 record and will also compete in the Class 6A Division I bracket.

Liberty Pirates

The No. 1 team in Class 4A, the Liberty Pirates from Lubbock, Texas, have a 27-4 record and will headline the Class 4A Division II bracket.

Lipan Indians

The No. 1 team in Class 2A, the Lipan Indians from Lipan, Texas, have a 32-1 record and will lead the Class 2A Division II bracket.

Little Elm Lobos

The overall No. 1 team in the UIL rankings, the Little Elm Lobos, will compete in the Class 6A Division II bracket.

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What’s next

The bi-district playoffs will take place from February 23 to February 26, followed by the area playoffs from February 26 to February 28. The regional semifinals are scheduled for March 2 to March 6, and the regional finals and tournament will be played from March 5 to March 7.

The takeaway

The Texas UIL boys basketball playoffs promise to deliver an exciting and competitive postseason, with the depth of talent in the Class 6A Division I bracket and the intriguing matchups in the Class 4A and Class 2A Division II brackets particularly noteworthy. Fans can look forward to a thrilling run to the state championships in March.