Destination F.N.B.: 2026 PIAA Boys Soccer Tournament Brackets and Schedules released

For the first time in the modern era, the PIAA State Soccer Championships are coming right here to Pittsburgh, with the state finals officially set to light up F.N.B. Stadium on November 20–21.

Following an unforgettable WPIAL Championship Saturday, Western Pennsylvania’s best boys programs are primed and ready for the Road to F.N.B. as the state brackets get underway this week!

The WPIAL girls champions and representatives are locked in and ready for the state stage as the PIAA Class 4A, 3A, 2A, and 1A brackets get underway on Tuesday.  The first round matches will be played (in a slight change from years past) to Tuesday and Wednesday:

WPIAL & District 8 Representation & First-Round Schedule

• Class 4A Boys: FULL BRACKET 4A

  • 7-1 Seneca Valley (17-1) vs. Conestoga Valley (13-4-2) — Wednesday, Nov. 11, 5:00 PM at Seneca Valley HS

  • 7-2 North Allegheny (12-4-3) at 8-1 Taylor Allderdice (11-6-3) — Wednesday, Nov. 11, 6:00 PM at George K. Cupples Stadium on South Side

• Class 3A Boys: FULL BRACKET 3A

  • 7-1 Franklin Regional (18-1-2) vs. Dubois (12-5-2) — Tuesday, Nov. 10, 6:00 PM at Franklin Regional HS

  • 7-2 Plum (14-3-2) at Hollidaysburg (14-3-2) — Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7:00 PM at Hollidaysburg HS

  • 7-3 West Allegheny (17-3-1) at Harbor Creek (15-1-4) — Tuesday, Nov. 10, 6:00 PM at Harbor Creek HS

• Class 2A Boys: FULL BRACKET 2A

  • 7-1 Belle Vernon (18-1-2) vs. Somerset (14-2-4) — Wednesday, Nov. 11, 6:00 PM at Belle Vernon Area HS

  • 7-2 Quaker Valley (13-6-2) at Brookville (12-6-1) — Wednesday, Nov. 11, 6:00 PM at Brookville HS

  • 7-3 North Catholic (18-2-2) at Westmont Hilltop (17-1-3) — Wednesday, Nov. 11, 6:00 PM at Westmont Hilltop HS

• Class 1A Boys:  FULL BRACKET 1A

  • 7-1 Bentworth (19-1) vs. Brockway (15-1-3) — Tuesday, Nov. 10, 6:00 PM at Peters Township MS

  • 7-2 OLSH (15-5) at St. Joseph’s (7-11-2) — Tuesday, Nov. 10, 5:30 PM at Mansion Park, Altoona

  • 7-3 Winchester Thurston (16-2-1) at Mercyhurst Prep (14-5-1) — Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7:00 PM at Mercyhurst University

📅 PIAA State Tournament Master Schedule

• First Round: Tuesday, Nov. 10 (Class 3A & 1A) / Wednesday, Nov. 11 (Class 4A & 2A)

• Quarterfinal Round: Saturday, November 14

• Semifinal Round: Tuesday, November 17

• PIAA State Championship Finals: Friday, Nov. 20 & Saturday, Nov. 21 at F.N.B. Stadium, Pittsburgh

John Krysinsky

John Krysinsky has covered soccer and other sports for many years for various publications and media outlets. He is also author of 'Miracle on the Mon' -- a book about the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, which chronicles the club, particularly the early years of Highmark Stadium with the narrative leading up to and centered around a remarkable match that helped provide a spark for the franchise. John has covered sports for Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, DK Pittsburgh Sports, Pittsburgh Sports Report, has served as color commentator on Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC broadcasts, and worked with OPTA Stats and broadcast teams for US Open Cup and International Champions Cup matches held in the US. Krysinsky also served as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at his alma mater, Point Park University, where he led the Pioneers to the first-ever winning seasons and playoff berths (1996-98); head coach of North Catholic boys (2007-08), associate head coach of Shady Side Academy boys (2009-2014).