The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association announced on May 9 the official bracket for the 2026 Boys Volleyball State Championship, with sixteen teams qualifying based on their regular season performance and established criteria.
The tournament will begin with first-round games scheduled for May 12 and May 13 at the higher-seeded schools. Quarterfinals are set for May 15 and May 16, followed by semifinals on May 19. All quarterfinal and semifinal matches will also be held at the higher seed’s venue. The championship match is planned for May 21 at Smyrna High School.
This year’s top seeds include Salesianum School as number one, Charter School of Wilmington as number two, Middletown High School as number three, and Brandywine High School as number four. Other participating schools range from Odyssey Charter to Mount Pleasant High School and Smyrna High School.
Selections were made according to the field selection criteria outlined in the Boys Volleyball Tournament Manual. Fans are encouraged to visit DIAA’s website for complete brackets, updates, match schedules, and ticketing information.
Tickets will be available online through GoFan starting Monday, May 11 at 9:00 a.m., while select matches—including all semifinals and finals—will be streamed live on the NFHS Network. More details about streaming can be found on DIAA’s website.
According to DIAA officials, “The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) is committed to promoting the education, health, and sportsmanship of student-athletes through interscholastic athletics.”
