The Colorado High School Activities Association has posted the full bracket for the 2026 Class 5A state football playoffs, which kicked off on Nov. 6. The tournament is organized into four quadrants, each featuring first‑round games and byes for top‑seeded teams.
Quarter 1
Cherry Creek (No. 1) and Grand Junction (No. 8) received first‑round byes. Heritage (No. 16) defeated Cherokee Trail (No. 17) 28‑21, while Ralston Valley (No. 9) edged Castle View (No. 24) 34‑24. Second‑round matchups on Nov. 12‑13 pit Heritage at Cherry Creek (Nov. 13, 7 p.m.) and Ralston Valley at Grand Junction (Nov. 13, 1 p.m.).
Quarter 2
Fort Collins (No. 4) and Grandview (No. 5) earned byes. Northfield (No. 13) beat Riverdale Ridge (No. 20) 41‑10, and Regis Jesuit (No. 12) defeated Fossil Ridge (No. 21) 49‑21. Second‑round games on Nov. 13 feature Northfield at Fort Collins (7 p.m., French Field) and Grandview versus Regis Jesuit (score 19‑13).
Quarter 3
Valor Christian (No. 2) and Eaglecrest (No. 7) received byes. Legacy (No. 18) beat Horizon (No. 15) 41‑7, and ThunderRidge (No. 10) routed Chaparral (No. 23) 35‑7. Second‑round contests on Nov. 13 have Legacy at Valor Christian (6 p.m.) and ThunderRidge versus Eaglecrest (7 p.m., Legacy Stadium).
Quarter 4
Mountain Vista (No. 3) and Legend (No. 6) earned byes. Fairview (No. 14) won a close game over Arapahoe (No. 19) 56‑49, and Chatfield (No. 11) beat Denver East (No. 22) 38‑12. Second‑round games on Nov. 13 see Fairview at Mountain Vista (6 p.m., Canvas Credit Union Stadium) and Chatfield at Legend (7 p.m., EchoPark Stadium).
Quarterfinals are slated for Nov. 20, followed by semifinals on Nov. 28 at the higher seed’s venue. The championship game will be held Dec. 5 at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins.
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