Soccer Playoff Home Team Instructions

2025-26 Soccer Playoff Bracket Info:

When two teams from the same region meet in the playoffs, the higher seed will always be the home team, no matter what round.

Class 5A, 6A & 7A

1. 1. First round – higher seed hosts.
   2. Second round – If both teams have played an equal number of home matches the home site will be determined by the highest seeded team. If equally seeded teams play and #2 cannot determine a home site, the LOWER number of opponent’s region for the season will be the home team.
   3. North/South Championships – highest seed hosts. If equally seeded teams, the LOWER numbered region will host.
   4. State Championships South team will be home

Class I, 4A

1. 1. First and second round – higher seed hosts.
   2. Third round – If both teams have played an equal number of home matches the home site will be determined by the highest seeded team. If equally seeded teams play and #2 cannot determine a home site, the LOWER number of opponent’s region for the season will be the home team.
   3. North/South Championships – highest seed hosts. If equally seeded teams, the LOWER numbered region will host.
   4. State Championships South team will be home.