{"id":13888,"date":"2026-05-17T11:04:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T15:04:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/education.delaware.gov\/diaa\/?p=13888"},"modified":"2026-05-17T11:04:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T15:04:41","slug":"2026-diaa-softball-official-bracket-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/education.delaware.gov\/diaa\/2026\/05\/17\/2026-diaa-softball-official-bracket-release\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 DIAA Softball Official Bracket Release"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dover, DE \u2013 May 17, 2026 \u2013<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) is excited to announce the official bracket for the 2026 DIAA Softball State Championship. Twenty-four teams have qualified for this year\u2019s tournament based on their regular season performance and the selection criteria outlined in the DIAA Softball Tournament Manual<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The tournament begins with First Round games on Tuesday, May 19, followed by Second Round action on Thursday, May 21. Quarterfinal games are scheduled for Saturday, May 23. The excitement continues with the Semifinals on Tuesday, May 26, and the Championship Final on Friday, May 29 \u2014 both hosted at the University of Delaware\u2019s Delaware Diamond.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2026 DIAA Softball Championship Seeds:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

#1 Caravel Academy<\/span><\/p>\n

#2 Conrad Schools of Science<\/span><\/p>\n

#3 Sussex Central High School<\/span><\/p>\n

#4 Sussex Technical High School<\/span><\/p>\n

#5 Polytech High School<\/span><\/p>\n

#6 Delmar High School<\/span><\/p>\n

#7 Lake Forest High School<\/span><\/p>\n

#8 Concord High School<\/span><\/p>\n

#9 Saint Mark’s High School<\/span><\/p>\n

#10 Middletown High School<\/span><\/p>\n

#11 Smyrna High School<\/span><\/p>\n

#12 Delaware Military Academy<\/span><\/p>\n

#13 Indian River High School<\/span><\/p>\n

#14 Appoquinimink High School<\/span><\/p>\n

#15 Brandywine High School<\/span><\/p>\n

#16 Padua Academy<\/span><\/p>\n

#17 Sussex Academy<\/span><\/p>\n

#18 Cape Henlopen High School<\/span><\/p>\n

#19 Red Lion Christian Academy<\/span><\/p>\n

#20 Caesar Rodney High School<\/span><\/p>\n

#21 Charter School of Wilmington<\/span><\/p>\n

#22 Milford High School<\/span><\/p>\n

#23 Odessa High School<\/span><\/p>\n

#24 Newark Charter School<\/span><\/p>\n

The complete 2026 DIAA Softball State Championship bracket is available on<\/span> DIAA\u2019s website<\/a>. Fans are encouraged to check the<\/span> Softball webpage<\/a> for updates, game schedules, and ticketing information.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Ticket & Broadcast Information:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tickets for the First Round, Second Round, and Quarterfinals will be available for purchase online through GoFan, the official ticketing platform of DIAA: https:\/\/gofan.co\/app\/school\/DIAA<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tickets for the Semifinals and Finals at the University of Delaware must be purchased through<\/span> UD Ticketing: https:\/\/bluehens.evenue.net\/events\/DIAA<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The Semifinals and Championship games, will be streamed live on the NFHS Network, allowing fans to follow the action remotely. More information about<\/span> The NFHS Network<\/a> can be found on the<\/span> DIAA website.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

For more information about the DIAA State Championships, please visit the<\/span> DIAA website<\/a> and\u00a0follow DIAA on social media for real-time updates.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n