Destination F.N.B.: 2026 PIAA Girls 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 girls 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:

• Class 4A Girls (First Round — Wednesday, Nov. 11): FULL BRACKET 4A

  • 7-1 Mt. Lebanon (16-1-2) hosts District 3-4 runner-up Mechanicsburg (15-5) at Mt. Lebanon HS (5:00 PM).

  • 7-2 North Allegheny (17-3-1) travels to face District 10 champion McDowell (14-4-2) at McDowell HS (6:30 PM).

• Class 3A Girls (First Round — Tuesday, Nov. 10): FULL BRACKET 3A

  • 7-1 Mars (17-1-1) hosts District 3-4 fourth-place finisher Northern (13-5-3) at Mars Athletic Complex (5:00 PM).

  • 7-2 Shaler (15-4) travels to face District 6 champion Hollidaysburg (13-3-4) at Hollidaysburg HS (5:00 PM).

  • 7-3 Penn-Trafford (15-3-3) hits the road to face District 9 champion Dubois (16-4-1) at Dubois HS (6:00 PM).

• Class 2A Girls (First Round — Wednesday, Nov. 11): FULL BRACKET 2A

  • 7-1 Freeport (13-2-2) hosts District 9 champion Clearfield (13-3-3) at Freeport HS (6:00 PM).

  • 7-2 Burrell (16-2-4) travels to take on District 5 champion Bedford (13-2-2) at Bedford HS (6:00 PM).

  • 7-3 South Park (21-1-0) plays away against District 10 champion Cathedral Prep (19-1-1) at the Hagerty Family Events Center (6:00 PM).

• Class 1A Girls (First Round — Tuesday, Nov. 10):  FULL BRACKET 1A

  • 7-1 Sewickley Academy (19-0) hosts District 5 runner-up Conemaugh Township (14-3) at Avonworth HS (6:00 PM).

  • 7-2 Winchester Thurston (18-3) travels to face District 5 champion McConnellsburg (19-0-1) at McConnellsburg HS (5:00 PM).

  • 7-3 Bentworth (18-3) visits District 10 champion Seneca (15-3) at Seneca HS (6:00 PM).

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).