The 2026 Colorado high school baseball regional playoffs are set to begin on May 16, kicking off a series of games that will determine the state champions across Classes 2A through 5A. The championship finals are scheduled to start on May 22, giving teams just a week to battle through regional rounds before the title games.
Brackets reveal a busy road to the championship
The Colorado High School Activities Association released full brackets that map out every matchup, grouping schools by classification and region. Each class features eight distinct regions, with the winners advancing to the next stage. The layout includes a mix of traditional rivals and surprising new pairings that promise competitive games.
In Class 2A, teams such as Forge Christian and Platte Canyon open the tournament in Region 1, while other regions showcase matchups like Yuma versus Burlington and Lyons versus Cedaredge. Similar patterns appear in the higher classes, with schools like Arvada West facing Castle View in Class 5A’s Region 1 and Grand Junction taking on Longmont in Region 5.
The brackets are publicly available, allowing coaches, players and fans to follow the path each team must travel to reach the state championship. Details include dates, locations and opponents, giving everyone a clear picture of what lies ahead.
With the schedule now set, teams will travel across Colorado’s diverse landscapes, from the mountain towns of the Front Range to the eastern plains, to compete in these regional contests. The upcoming games are expected to draw strong community support and showcase the growing talent in high school baseball across the state.