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The 2026 AHSAA boys soccer playoffs begin April 23-25 for classes 5A and 6A, with other classes starting April 27. The second round for 5A and 6A will occur on April 27-28.
The 2026 AHSAA boys soccer round one pairings and schedule
The postseason for Alabama high school boys soccer season has finally arrived, with the first round set to begin over the course of April 23-25, beginning with classes 5A and 6A.
Classes 5A and 6A play an extra round, and will be the only classes playing over the course of April 23-25, with the other classes to follow next week beginning on Monday, April 27. The second round for 5A and 6A will also take place on April 27-28.
Below is the pairings and schedule for the first round of the 2026 AHSAA boys soccer playoffs.
Marbury's Ryan Lavender (10) and Wetumpka's Michael Di Gruccio-Pearson (16) fight for the ball as Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Wetumpka's Anderson Coronado (21) drives the ball as Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Wetumpka's Nicholas Davis (17) collects the ball as Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Wetumpka's Chalo Butsri (18) and Marbury's Frank Dameron (9) fight for the ball as Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Marbury's Wyatt McGinty (12) clears the ball as Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Marbury's Frank Dameron (9) and Wetumpka's Emerson Ramirez (10) fight for the ball as Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Wetumpka's Emerson Ramirez (10) passes the ball as Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Wetumpka's Caleb Moncrief (3) heads the ball as Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Wetumpka's Julien Conceico (14) makes a move as Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Wetumpka's Julien Conceico (14) gathers the ball as Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Wetumpka's Nicholas Davis (17) heads the ball as Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Marbury's Franke Dameron (9) attempts a header shot on a corner kick as Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Wetumpka's Anderson Coronado (21) scores a goal on a rebound as Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Wetumpka's Anderson Coronado (21) celebrates his goal as Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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Marbury's Ryan Lavender (10) and Wetumpka's Michael Di Gruccio-Pearson (16) fight for the ball as Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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Marbury's Ryan Lavender (10) and Wetumpka's Michael Di Gruccio-Pearson (16) fight for the ball as Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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Wetumpka's Anderson Coronado (21) drives the ball as Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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Wetumpka's Nicholas Davis (17) collects the ball as Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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Wetumpka's Chalo Butsri (18) and Marbury's Frank Dameron (9) fight for the ball as Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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Marbury's Wyatt McGinty (12) clears the ball as Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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Marbury's Frank Dameron (9) and Wetumpka's Emerson Ramirez (10) fight for the ball as Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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Wetumpka's Emerson Ramirez (10) passes the ball as Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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Wetumpka's Caleb Moncrief (3) heads the ball as Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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Wetumpka's Julien Conceico (14) makes a move as Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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Wetumpka's Julien Conceico (14) gathers the ball as Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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Wetumpka's Nicholas Davis (17) heads the ball as Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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Marbury's Franke Dameron (9) attempts a header shot on a corner kick as Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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Wetumpka's Anderson Coronado (21) scores a goal on a rebound as Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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Wetumpka's Anderson Coronado (21) celebrates his goal as Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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Wetumpka takes on Marbury at Hoheberg Field in Wetumpka, Ala. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Jaeden Day covers high school sports, Alabama State football and Auburn recruiting for the Montgomery Advertiser/USA Today. You can find him on X at dayjaeden12, or reach him at JDay@montgome.gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: 2026 AHSAA boys soccer round one pairings and schedule
The playoffs start on April 23-25 for classes 5A and 6A, and other classes begin on April 27.
Classes 5A and 6A will be the only classes playing in the first round from April 23-25.
The second round for classes 5A and 6A is scheduled for April 27-28.
Classes 5A and 6A play an extra round, while other classes follow the standard schedule starting April 27.

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