The Northern Section championships have come and gone. Now, it’s time for the 2026 CIF state playoffs.
Twelve boys basketball teams and 10 girls basketball teams from across the Northern Section will advance to the state tournament, with the first round of games set to begin on Tuesday, March 3.
See the complete first round schedule for all NSCIF teams in the 2026 CIF state basketball playoffs.
Boys Basketball
Division IV:
All first-round games for Division IV will be played at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3
Division V:
All first-round games for Division V will be played at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3
NorCal Division VI:
All first-round games for NorCal Division VI will be played at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4
Girls Basketball
Division II:
All first-round games for Division II will be played on Tuesday, March 3
Division III:
Division IV:
All first-round games for Division IV will be played at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3
Division V:
All first-round games for Division V will be played at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3
NorCal Division VI:
All first-round games for NorCal Division VI will be played on Wednesday, March 4
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