The 2026 North Carolina high school softball state playoff brackets are out, and High School On SI has all eight brackets with matchups and schedules for every team. The first round begins on May 5, and the playoffs will culminate with the NCHSAA state championships being played May 27-30 at Duke University in Durham. 2026 North Carolina High School Baseball State Tournament Schedule May 5 : First Round May 8 : Second Round May 12 : Third Round May 15 : Fourth Round May 19-23 : Regionals May 27-30 : State Championships North Carolina (NCHSAA) High School Softball 2026 State Playoff Brackets, Matchups, Schedule - May 11 CLASS 1A BRACKET (select to view full bracket details) Third Round - May 12 No. 1 Bear Grass Charter vs. No. 5 Vance Charter No. 3 East Columbus vs. No. 2 Northside - Pinetown No. 1 Robbinsville vs. No. 5 Falls Lake Academy No. 6 Bethany Community vs. No. 2 Oxford Preperatory CLASS 2A BRACKET Third Round - May 12 No. 1 North Duplin vs. No. 8 Camden County No. 5 Rosewood vs. No.…