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Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association

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MIAA Expands Super 8 Tournament and Revises Football Format

The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association has green‑lighted a Super 8 format for several winter sports and is weighing a similar approach for football, prompting a heated discussion about divisional alignment, player safety and scheduling.

May 17, 2026

MIAA Greenlights Super 8 Football Tournament, Sparking Debate Over Format and Equity

The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association’s football committee has given its stamp of approval to a bold new postseason model. By a vote of 13‑4, the panel endorsed a Division 1A Super 8 tournament that would replace the current 128‑team playoff field with a streamlined 72‑team format beginning in the 2027 season.

May 14, 2026

MIAA Approves Super 8 Football Tournament for 2027-28 Season

The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association's Football Committee has green‑lighted a new Super 8 tournament for Division 1 and 2 teams, set to debut in the 2027‑28 season. The proposal now awaits further review before becoming official.

May 14, 2026

MIAA Revives Super 8 Tournaments for Baseball and Hockey

After a six‑year pause, the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association has voted to bring back the Super 8 tournaments for baseball and boys' and girls' hockey, introducing a power‑ranking system and best‑of‑three series to modernize the competition.

May 13, 2026