The 2026 CIF Central Coast Section high school baseball playoffs open on May 23, kicking off a week of opening‑round contests that will determine which teams advance to the championship round. High School on SI has published the full brackets and matchups for every division, giving fans a clear view of the path ahead.
Playoff Overview
Championship games are slated for May 28, when the finalists from each division will meet at their respective sites. The schedule spans all six divisions, from Division I down to Division VI, ensuring competitive matchups across the board.
In Division I, the opening round features classic rivalries such as Saint Francis versus Serra, St. Ignatius taking on Soquel, Valley Christian battling Willow Glen, and Los Gatos facing Bellarmine College Prep. Division II sees Carmel square off against Menlo‑Atherton, while Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory meets Archbishop Mitty, Palma confronts Palo Alto, and Burlingame takes on Leigh.
Division III matchups include Menlo School versus Christopher, Sacred Heart Prep against Aptos, Hollister up against Carlmont, and Wilcox playing Santa Teresa. In Division IV, Harbor meets Sequoia, Monterey takes on Piedmont Hills, Los Altos faces King's Academy, and Santa Cruz squares off with Pioneer.
Division V will showcase San Mateo versus Salinas, Live Oak against St. Francis, Half Moon Bay versus Homestead, and Ann Sobrato taking on Stevenson. Finally, Division VI features Gunn versus Design Tech, Pacific Grove up against Monta Vista, Lincoln playing El Camino, and Leland meeting North Monterey County.
With brackets now public and the championship date set, teams and fans alike are gearing up for a week of intense competition that will crown section champions across all divisions.