The 2026 New York State Public High School Athletic Association baseball playoffs are set to unfold throughout June, bringing together the state’s top high school teams in a series of regional contests that culminate in a single, decisive championship day.
Six Divisions, One Goal
Divided into six competitive classes — AAA, AA, A, B, C and D — the tournament pits schools of similar size and skill against one another, ensuring that each champion is crowned within its own tier.
Fans can mark their calendars for June 13, 2026, when the finals for all six divisions will be played simultaneously, creating a full‑day showcase of talent, strategy and school pride.
Recent Champions
The recent history of the event adds extra intrigue. In Class AAA, the 2025 champions are Saratoga Springs, while the 2024 title went to Fairport. Class AA saw Horseheads capture the 2025 crown and Bethlehem claim the 2024 championship. In Class A, Pittsford‑Mendon emerged victorious in 2025, with Maine‑Endwell holding the 2024 trophy. Class B’s 2025 champion is Babylon, and Spackenkill held the 2024 title. Class C’s recent winners are Saratoga Catholic (2025) and Chatham (2024), while Oriskany and Arkport/Canaseraga round out the 2025 and 2024 champions in Class D.
Beyond the names on the trophy, the playoffs serve as a platform for emerging talent, community pride and the continuation of a tradition that dates back decades. As the teams travel to the designated sites across New York, the state’s love for high school baseball shines brightly.