The 2026 NCHSAA 4A football playoffs will feature some of North Carolina’s most tradition-rich high school football programs competing for a state championship. The classification includes perennial powers such as Reidsville, along with schools from communities across the state, including Bunn, Maiden, Clinton, Pisgah, Hibriten and Southwest Edgecombe.
NC Football News will track the 2026 NCHSAA 4A playoff bracket, including first-round matchups, schedules, scores and results throughout the postseason. The official bracket is scheduled to be released Oct. 31, with first-round games set for Friday, Nov. 6.
Check back for the official East and West brackets, top seeds and opening-round matchups once the playoff field is finalized.
🔄 Last Updated: October 26, 2026 1:16 am
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🏆 2026 NCHSAA 4A Football Playoff Bracket
MaxPreps interactive bracket will appear here once the 2026 NCHSAA football brackets are finalized on Oct. 31, 2026.
🥇 Defending 4A State Champion: Reidsville
Reidsville added another chapter to its storied football history in 2025, defeating Brevard 50-20 at Lenoir-Rhyne’s Moretz Stadium to capture its 24th state championship. The Rams (13-2) scored touchdowns on their first six possessions and built a commanding 43-7 halftime lead en route to their 11th NCHSAA title since 2000.
Championship game MVP Dionte Neal scored on two long touchdown receptions and a 56-yard run, finishing with 158 receiving yards, 65 rushing yards, an interception and a fumble recovery. Oregon signee Kendre Harrison added two touchdown catches and earned defensive player of the game honors.
Looking back: View the complete 2025 NCHSAA 4A playoff bracket, scores and results.
📅 2026 NCHSAA Football Playoff Schedule
- Oct. 30 – Final Friday night of the regular season around the state
- Oct. 31 – NCHSAA playoff brackets finalized and released
- Nov. 6 – First round (higher seeds host)
- Nov. 13 – Second round (higher seeds host)
- Nov. 20 – Third round (higher seeds host)
- Nov. 27 – Fourth round (higher seeds host)
- Dec. 4 – Regional finals (higher seeds host)
- Dec. 10-12 – State championships (neutral sites, TBA)
🏈 Related High School Football Playoff Coverage
NCHSAA Playoff Brackets Center | North Carolina High School Scoreboard | NCISAA Playoffs
