Colorado Released 2026 Boys Tennis Championship Brackets
The state tournament features 16-team single-elimination brackets across the 5A and 4A classifications.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Tennis
The Colorado High School Activities Association has officially released the 2026 boys tennis team state championship brackets. Sixteen-team single-elimination brackets have been set for both 5A and 4A classifications to determine this year's state winners.
Why it matters
The tournament serves as the culminating event of the high school tennis season, pitting top programs against each other to compete for state titles. This year's competition features historic powerhouses like Cherry Creek, which holds 47 total team titles, alongside defending champions Regis Jesuit and Colorado Academy.
The tournament utilizes 16-team single-elimination brackets in both 5A and 4A divisions. Historically dominant programs include Cherry Creek with 47 titles, Cheyenne Mountain with 19, and Denver East with 18.
The players
Colorado High School Activities Association
This is the governing body that oversees and regulates interscholastic athletic competitions for high schools across Colorado.
Cherry Creek
This school is a storied program that holds a state-record 47 boys tennis team titles.
Regis Jesuit
This institution is the defending state champion in the 5A classification.
Colorado Academy
This school enters the tournament as the defending 4A team champion.
The details
The higher seeded team will host individual dual matches through the semifinals, with only the final two teams in each classification advancing to the finals site. Play begins in the opening rounds before narrowing down the field toward the championship event at Denver Tennis Park.
Timeline
First-round matches will be played Wednesday.
Second-round matches will be played Friday.
Semifinals will be played Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Finals are played Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Denver Tennis Park.
Season Trajectory
This bracket release sets the path for the remainder of the season, clarifying which schools are positioned to challenge for state dominance following the 2025 CHSAA Boys Tennis Team State Championships. The outcome of these playoffs will finalize the year-long rankings and define the competitive hierarchy for the state's top high school programs.
The bracket structure mandates that higher seeded teams will host through the semifinals, directly dictating travel and attendance for supporters. The finals will take place at Denver Tennis Park, determining the specific location and logistical requirements for the final two teams in each classification.
The takeaway
The road to the state title now requires teams to survive the 16-team gauntlet through multiple rounds of play. Fans should monitor the bracket progression, as the home-court advantage for higher seeds will shift throughout the tournament until the final matches.
Further reading
For more on the latest matchups and seasonal results, visit the Colorado Tennis section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CHSAANow.
