DIAA 2026 Unified Basketball State Tournament Bracket Released

Dover, DE – February 19, 2026 – The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) is excited to announce the official brackets for the 2026 DIAA Unified Basketball State Championship. A total of 13 teams have qualified for this year’s tournament based on regular season performance and the criteria outlined in the DIAA Unified Basketball Tournament Manual. 

The first round of the unified tournament will take place on Monday, February 23, followed by the quarterfinals on Friday, February 27, with both rounds hosted by the higher-seeded teams. The semifinals will be played on Monday, March 2 at the higher-seed teams. The championship game will be held on Sunday, March 8, at 5:00pm at the University of Delaware.

2026 DIAA Unified Basketball State Tournament Seeding

#1 Dover High School

#2 Caesar Rodney High School

#3 Indian River High School

#4 Thomas McKean High School

#5 Seaford High School

#6 Newark Charter School

#7 Lake Forest High School

#8 Middletown High School

#9 Appoquinimink High School

#10 Polytech High School

#11 Milford High School

#12 William Penn High School

#13 Woodbridge High School

The complete 2026 DIAA Unified Basketball State Championship bracket is available on DIAA’s website. Selections are based on tournament field selection criteria as outlined in the Unified Basketball Tournament Manual. 

Ticket & Broadcast Information: 

Tickets are only required for the championship game. Tickets for the finals hosted at the University of Delaware, Bob Carpenter Center, will be on sale through the UD Ticketing.

A live stream of the semifinal and championship rounds will also be available through The NFHS Network, allowing fans to follow the action remotely. More information about The NFHS Network can be found on the DIAA website.

For more information about the DIAA Championships, please visit the DIAA website and follow DIAA on social media for real-time updates.

 

About DIAA 

The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) is committed to promoting the education, health, and sportsmanship of student-athletes through interscholastic athletics. DIAA oversees and regulates high school and middle school sports across Delaware, ensuring fair competition and upholding the highest standards of integrity and excellence. 

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