The 2026 baseball state tournaments for Classes 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A open on Friday, marking the start of a week‑long battle for the state titles. Championship games are slated for next week, promising a crescendo of excitement after the opening round.
The brackets for each classification have been released, pairing some of the state’s most competitive programs in a series of contests that will determine which teams advance to the semifinals.
Class 5A Quarterfinal Landscape
In the 5A bracket, teams such as Chatfield, Arvada West, Fairview, Pine Creek, Mountain Vista, Regis Jesuit, Legend and Broomfield are slated to meet in a series of contests that will determine which squads advance to the semifinals.
Class 4A Quarterfinal Landscape
The 4A field includes Ponderosa versus Palisade, Pueblo County against Grand Junction, Canon City taking on Falcon, and Holy Family facing Durango, each game promising a test of regional depth.
Class 3A Quarterfinal Landscape
Meanwhile, the 3A draw pairs Wellington with University, Delta with The Classical Academy, D’Evelyn against Montezuma‑Cortez, and Elizabeth with Eaton, setting up a series of contests that could reshape the division’s hierarchy.
Class 2A Quarterfinal Landscape
The 2A round features Front Range Christian versus Forge Christian, Dayspring Christian up against Denver Christian, Limon meeting Yuma, and Peyton squaring off with Monte Vista, rounding out a diverse slate of matchups.
As the opening day approaches, coaches and players alike are gearing up for the intensity of tournament play, with the promise of championship titles to be decided in the coming week.