The Kentucky High School Athletic Association has finalized the bracket for the third round of the 2026 state football playoffs.
Games are tentatively scheduled to take place on Friday, Nov. 20, according to reports from Yahoo Sports.
While the dates are set, officials noted that specific kickoff times and the locations for each contest will be released in the coming days.
In Class 6A, the upcoming matchups feature McCracken County traveling to Manual, while South Warren heads to Trinity.
Additional Class 6A action includes Simon Kenton at Frederick Douglass and Bullitt East visiting Madison Central.
The Class 5A bracket includes Bowling Green at Owensboro, Atherton at Fairdale, Scott County at Pulaski County, and Woodford County at West Jessamine.
Class 4A features Logan County at Paducah Tilghman, Spencer County at North Oldham, Covington Catholic at Boyle County, and Corbin at Highlands.
For Class 3A, the slate includes Murray at Christian Academy, Lexington Catholic at LaRue County, Bourbon County at Lloyd Memorial, and Rockcastle County at Lawrence County.
Class 2A will see Mayfield at Owensboro Catholic, Somerset at Lexington Christian, Walton-Verona at Beechwood, and Prestonsburg at Belfry.
The announcement follows a competitive second round of postseason play that concluded on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026.
Photographic evidence from the previous round captured intense action, such as “Kentucky Country Day’s Nic Doster” diving into the end zone during the Bearcats’ matchup against Holy Cross.
The playoffs continue to draw significant attention as teams aim for state titles.
Detailed information regarding the bracket and official KHSAA updates can be found at the organization’s official website, “the KHSAA portal.”
Fans are encouraged to monitor local announcements for the confirmation of sites and times.
This structure ensures that each participating school has a clear path toward the championship rounds.
The intensity of the tournament is expected to increase as the field narrows.