What you need to know about 2026 CIAC boys soccer: Key dates, teams and games
Key dates, returning All-State players and more to know about the 2026 CIAC boys soccer season.
The 2026 CIAC boys soccer season is set to begin on Tuesday, September 8, with several key games and teams to watch. The 2025 champions include Staples (LL), Simsbury (L), Tolland (M), and Somers (S). Notable games include a rematch of last year's CCC championship game between Tolland and Hall, scheduled for September 8 at 5:15 p.m. at Tolland's field.
On September 22, Notre Dame-West Haven will face Fairfield Prep in a game starting at 3:45 p.m. Other significant matches include South Windsor vs. Glastonbury on October 13 and Morgan vs. Haddam-Killingworth on October 15. Tolland is aiming for its first three-peat of CIAC state titles since Old Saybrook's five-peat from 2018-23.
The Central Connecticut Conference is anticipated to be the most competitive in the state, with teams like Glastonbury, Hall, South Windsor, East Hartford, Farmington, and Avon being particularly strong. Many teams, including Notre Dame-West Haven, Fairfield Prep, and Hall, are expected to see significant roster changes, while Staples returns its top scorer but loses crucial defensive players.
The CIAC tournament will take place from November 4 to November 22, with the championships scheduled for November 21 and 22.
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