The Maine Principals Association (MPA) has finalized the schedule for the 2026 high school basketball tournament, culminating in a “Championship Saturday” on . The tournament, encompassing Classes A, B, C, and S, will be held across three venues: the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, the Augusta Civic Center, and the Cross Arena in Portland.
Championship Saturday Breakdown
The schedule for designates the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor for Class B and S championships. Class S girls will compete at , followed by the Class S boys’ game at . Later in the day, Class B girls will take to the court at , with the Class B boys’ championship concluding the evening at .
The Augusta Civic Center will host the Class C and D championships on the same day. Class D girls will play at , followed by the Class D boys at . Class C girls will compete at , and the Class C boys will finish the day at .
Class A championships will be held at the Cross Arena in Portland. The Class A girls’ game is scheduled for , and the Class A boys’ game will follow at .
Regional Play Leading to Championship Saturday
The road to Championship Saturday begins earlier in February, with regional games scheduled across multiple dates. The North regional games for Classes S, B, C, and D will be held in Bangor, starting on . Session 1 on will feature four Class S games, with matchups to be determined (TBD). Session 2 on will also feature four Class S games, also with TBD opponents.
Class B boys’ and girls’ games will be played on , with the boys’ #3 seed facing the #6 seed at , followed by the boys’ #2 seed versus the #7 seed at . The girls’ #3 seed will play the #6 seed at , and the girls’ #2 seed will face the #7 seed at .
The following day, , will see Class D boys’ and girls’ games. Session 4 will feature the D Boys #3 vs. #6 at , followed by D Boys #2 vs. #7 at , D Girls #3 vs. #6 at , and D Girls #2 vs. #7 at . Session 5 will feature Class B boys’ and girls’ games, with B Boys #4 vs. #5 at , B Boys #1 vs. #8 at , B Girls #4 vs. #5 at , and B Girls #1 vs. #8 at .
Further regional play continues through , with Class C boys’ and girls’ games scheduled. On , Session 8 will feature S TBD vs. S TBD at , followed by S TBD vs. S TBD at , S TBD vs. S TBD at , and S TBD vs. S TBD at . Session 9 will feature C Boys #4 vs. #5 at , C Boys #1 vs. #8 at , C Girls #4 vs. #5 at , and C Girls #1 vs. #8 at .
Broadcast Coverage
The Maine Principals Association tournament will be broadcast on Maine Public, with coverage extending from the NFHS quarterfinals through the State Finals. A full streaming and television schedule is available to ensure fans do not miss any of the action.
