Colorado Volleyball Regional Brackets Are Set
CHSAA released brackets on Nov. 2 for regionals on Nov. 6-7, with the state tournament set for Nov. 12-14 at the Denver Coliseum.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Volleyball
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The Colorado High School Activities Association released volleyball regional brackets on Nov. 2, 2026. The top 12 seeds in each classification host three-team regionals, and winners advance to the state tournament.
Why it matters
The seeding determines which schools host regional play and which teams face difficult road trips to top seeds. Regional winners advance to the CHSAA state volleyball tournament, so the bracket shapes the path to Denver.
Fossil Ridge, seeded No. 5 in Class 5A, holds a 19-4 overall record and 12-2 league mark, while Rocky Mountain, seeded No. 7, is also 19-4 overall but 13-1 in league play. Timnath, seeded No. 8 in Class 4A, went 10-0 in league play to win the Northern Conference title.
The players
Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA)
The statewide governing body that sets volleyball seeding, regional brackets, and the state tournament format for Colorado high schools.
Rocky Mountain High School
A Fort Collins public high school whose volleyball team won the Front Range League title and last reached the state tournament in 2018.
Fossil Ridge High School
A Fort Collins public high school whose volleyball team is seeded No. 5 in Class 5A and shares the top of the Front Range League with Rocky Mountain.
The details
Fossil Ridge and Rocky Mountain will host Class 5A regionals on Nov. 6-7 in Fort Collins. Rocky Mountain earned its host position by winning the Front Range League title and splitting the season series with Fossil Ridge, while Windsor and Timnath will host Class 4A regionals.
Timeline
Nov. 2, 2026: CHSAA releases volleyball regional brackets.
Nov. 6-7, 2026: Colorado high school volleyball regional action begins.
Nov. 12-14, 2026: CHSAA state volleyball tournament is held at the Denver Coliseum.
Season Trajectory
The CHSAA seeding rule that gives the top 12 seeds in each classification regional hosting rights makes the Front Range League title and head-to-head results decisive this season. Rocky Mountain's hosting position reflects its league title and split of the season series with Fossil Ridge, which determines which program begins postseason play at home.
Fans planning to attend regional matches should note that Fossil Ridge and Rocky Mountain host Class 5A regionals on Nov. 7 in Fort Collins. Windsor and Timnath host Class 4A regionals, so those schools' home crowds will have their own schedules to plan around.
The takeaway
The bracket reveals which teams have the easiest route to Denver, so tracking the regional results is the best way to see who advances to the state tournament. Readers following Colorado volleyball should watch the Class 5A matches in Fort Collins first.
What happens next
Regional play begins Nov. 6-7, with the state tournament scheduled for Nov. 12-14 at the Denver Coliseum.
Further reading
Explore more Colorado high school volleyball coverage for context on the teams and seasons behind these brackets.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Coloradoan.
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