Where to watch Chipotle Nationals 2026: TV channel, live streams, schedule for high school basketball championships

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Some of the best high school basketball teams in the country will face off this week in Fishers, Ind., for the 17th edition of the Chipotle Nationals.

Headlined by the No. 1 seed in the boys' bracket, AZ Compass Prep (Ariz.), the field features the top nine ranked teams in the country and 36 ESPN-ranked prospects. The Dragons are looking to capitalize on their top billing, but they face a gauntlet that includes powerhouses such as Sporting News Top 25 No. 1 Dynamic Prep (Texas), Prolific Prep (Fla.) and Montverde Academy (Fla.), which is chasing an unprecedented ninth national title.

The tournament begins Wednesday with play-in games, including a highly anticipated matchup between No. 9 seed Archbishop Stepinac (N.Y.) and No. 8 Spire Academy (Ohio). On Thursday, fans will be watching closely as Jordan Smith Jr., the Arkansas commit and top-ranked player for Virginia powerhouse Paul VI, attempts to lead the No. 6 seed Panthers on a deep run.

On the girls' side, The St. James Academy (Va.) enters as the No. 1 overall seed, leading a six-team field that features four of the top 10 programs in the nation. The action culminates on Saturday, April 4, with the girls' championship followed by the boys' title game.

The Sporting News brings you all the details on how to watch the 2026 Chipotle Nationals, from the schedule to streaming information.

Where to watch Chipotle Nationals 2026: TV channel, live stream​

• TV channel: ESPN | ESPN2 | ESPNU
• Live stream:ESPN App, Fubo, League Ready

The Chipotle Nationals will be aired mostly on ESPN platforms, including the boys’ championship on ESPN and the girls’ championship on ESPN2. The games are also available to stream on the ESPN App.

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The two opening-round boys' games will stream on the League Ready YouTube channel.

Chipotle Nationals 2026: Boys bracket, schedule​

Wednesday, April 1 — Opening Round​

Scores	Time (ET)	TV/Live stream
Game 1: No. 7 Wasatch (Utah) vs. No. 10 Link (Mo.)	6:00 p.m.	League Ready
Game 2: No. 8 Spire (Ohio) vs. No. 9 Archbishop Stepinac (N.Y.)	7:45 p.m.	League Ready

Thursday, April 2 — Quarterfinals​

Scores	Time (ET)	TV/Live stream
Game 3: No. 5 Montverde (Fla.) vs. No. 4 Prolific Prep (Fla.)	2:00 p.m.	ESPN2, ESPN App, Fubo
Game 4: No. 3 CIA Bella Vista (Ariz.) vs. No. 6 Paul VI (Va.)	4:00 p.m.	ESPN2, ESPN App, Fubo
Game 5: No. 1 AZ Compass (Ariz.) vs. Game 2 Winner	6:00 p.m.	ESPNU, ESPN App, Fubo
Game 6: No. 2 Dynamic Prep (Texas) vs. Game 1 Winner	8:00 p.m.	ESPNU, ESPN App, Fubo

Friday, April 3 — Semifinals​

Scores	Game	Time (ET)	TV/ Live stream
TBD	Game 7: Game 3 Winner vs. Game 4 Winner	2:00 p.m.	ESPN2, ESPN App, Fubo
TBD	Game 8: Game 5 Winner vs. Game 6 Winner	4:00 p.m.	ESPN2, ESPN App, Fubo

Saturday, April 4 — Championship​

Game	Time (ET)	TV/Live stream
Boys Championship: Game 7 Winner vs. Game 8 Winner	12:00 p.m.	ESPN2, ESPN App, Fubo

Chipotle Nationals 2026: List of boys teams​

• (1) AZ Compass Prep (Ariz.)
• (2) Dynamic Prep (Texas)
• (3) CIA Bella Vista (Ariz.)
• (4) Prolific Prep (Fla.)
• (5) Montverde Academy (Fla.)
• (6) Paul VI (Va.)
• (7) Wasatch Academy (Utah)
• (8) Spire Academy (Ohio)
• (9) Archbishop Stepinac (N.Y.)
• (10) Link Academy (Mo.)

Chipotle Nationals 2026: Girls bracket, schedule​

Thursday, April 2 — Opening Round​

Scores	Time (ET)	TV/Live stream
Game 1: No. 5 DME Academy (Fla.) vs. No. 4 Long Island Lutheran (N.Y.)	10:00 a.m.	ESPN2, ESPN App, Fubo
Game 2: No. 3 Bullis (Md.) vs. No. 6 Bishop Gorman (Nev.)	12:00 p.m.	ESPN2, ESPN App, Fubo

Friday, April 3 — Semifinals​

Scores	Time (ET)	TV/Live stream
Game 3: No. 1 St. James Academy (Va.) vs. Game 1 Winner	10:00 a.m.	ESPN2, ESPN App, Fubo
Game 4: No. 2 Westtown (Pa.) vs. Game 2 Winner	12:00 p.m.	ESPN2, ESPN App, Fubo

Saturday, April 4 — Championship​

Game	Time (ET)	TV/Live stream
Girls Championship: Game 3 Winner vs. Game 4 Winner	10:00 a.m.	ESPN2, ESPN App, Fubo

Chipotle Nationals 2026: List of girls teams​

• (1) St. James Performance Academy (Va.)
• (2) Westtown School (Pa.)
• (3) Bullis School (Md.)
• (4) Long Island Lutheran (N.Y.)
• (5) DME Academy (Fla.)
• (6) Bishop Gorman (Nev.)

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