The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) has announced the 2026 football playoff brackets, schedules, and first-round pairings. The information was released on October 31, 2026, detailing the postseason matchups for high school football teams across the state.
Reporter Zachary Huber of the Hendersonville Times-News covered the release, which outlines the complete playoff structure for the 2026 season. The brackets determine the path to state championships across multiple classifications.
