The 2026 North Carolina high school softball state playoff brackets are out, and High School On SI has all eight brackets with matchups and schedules for every team.

The first round begins on May 5, and the playoffs will culminate with the NCHSAA state championships being played May 27-30 at Duke University in Durham.

2026 North Carolina High School Baseball State Tournament Schedule

May 5 : First Round

May 8 : Second Round

May 12 : Third Round

May 15 : Fourth Round

May 19-23 : Regionals

May 27-30 : State Championships

North Carolina (NCHSAA) High School Softball 2026 State Playoff Brackets, Matchups, Schedule - May 5

CLASS 1A BRACKET (select to view full bracket details)

First Round - May 5

No. 8 Cape Hatteras vs. No. 9 Jones Senior

No. 4 Hobgood Academy vs. No. 13 Rocky Mount Preparatory

No. 5 Vance Charter School vs. No. 12 Weldon

No. 3 East Columbus vs. No. 14 North Edgecombe

No. 6 North East Carolina Prep vs. No. 11 Mattamuskeet

No. 7 Wilson Prep vs. No. 10 Southeast Halifax

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