Massachusetts high school sports MIAA spring 2026 schedule key dates

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They shouldn't have to worry about snow on the fields, at least.

The spring high school sports season has opened across Massachusetts. Local athletes can play baseball, softball, lacrosse , rugby, softball, tennis, track & field and boys volleyball.

Most practices began Monday, March 16, and games follow March 26.

Here's the schedule breakdown for each sport this spring through the state final:

Baseball​

Practice starts: Monday, March 16

Games start: Thursday, March 26

Regular season ends: Monday, May 25

Bracket release: Wednesday, May 27

Tournament begins: Friday, May 29

State finals: Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13 at Polar Park, Worcester

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Boys lacrosse​

Practice starts: Monday, March 16

Games start: Thursday, March 26

Regular season ends: Monday, May 25

Bracket release: Wednesday, May 27

Tournament begins: Friday, May 29

State finals: TBA

Girls lacrosse​

Practice starts: Monday, March 16

Games start: Thursday, March 26

Regular season ends: Wednesday, May 20

Bracket release: Friday, May 22

Tournament begins: Sunday, May 24

State finals: TBA

Boys rugby​

Practice starts: Wednesday, March 11

Games start: Thursday, March 26

Regular season ends: Saturday, May 23

Bracket release: Tuesday, May 26

Tournament begins: Thursday, May 28

State finals: TBA

Girls rugby​

Practice starts: Wednesday, March 11

Games start: Thursday, March 26

Regular season ends: Saturday, May 23

Bracket release: Tuesday, May 26

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Tournament begins: Thursday, May 28

State finals: TBA

Softball​

Practice starts: Monday, March 16

Games start: Thursday, March 26

Regular season ends: Monday, May 25

Bracket release: Wednesday, May 27

Tournament begins: Friday, May 29

State finals: TBA

Tennis​

Practice starts: Monday, March 16

Games start: Thursday, March 26

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Regular season ends: Wednesday, May 20

Bracket release: Friday, May 22

Tournament begins: Tuesday, May 26 (Matches can be played as early as May 23 if both athletic directors agree)

State finals: June 13-14

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Outdoor track & field​

Practice starts: Monday, March 16

Games start: Thursday, March 26

Boys volleyball​

Practice stars: Monday, March 16

Games begin: Thursday, March 26

Regular season ends: Friday, May 22

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Bracket release: Tuesday, May 26

Tournament begins: Thursday, May 28

State finals: TBD

This article originally appeared on MetroWest Daily News: MIAA spring high school sports schedule 2026

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