Some notables heading into the weekend include only one returning champion from the 2025 event back to defend their title. After their school\u2019s initial championship last year, Lake Howell (Winter Park), of Class 2A, is back hoping for a repeat performance. The only other school in Class 2A to have previously won a championship is Archbishop McCarthy (Southwest Ranches), doing so in 2016. In Class 1A, Cardinal Gibbons (Fort Lauderdale) is the only school with a previous state title participating this year, having last done so in 2018. The Chiefs are seeking their third overall state championship at this year\u2019s event. Additionally in Class 3A, Seminole Ridge (Westlake) is also the only school to have won a title in their history, having claimed their lone championship back in 2011. All remaining teams participating in the field this year will be seeking their first ever state championship in the sport.<\/p>\n
Tickets are currently on sale\u00a0via GoFan<\/a>\u00a0for $14.00 if purchased in advance and $17.00 if purchased the day of, with no onsite ticket sales taking place. Tickets are general admission and good for the entire day of competition. Additionally, there will be no charge for parking onsite, as the $3.00 cost is already included in each ticket of admission. For a complete schedule, along with the playoff brackets and any additional event information, please see below or visit the\u00a0boys volleyball sport page<\/a>. 2026 Boys Volleyball State Championships (Thursday, May 14 – Saturday, May 16)\u00a0<\/p>\n State Championship Tournament Match Schedule<\/p>\n Thursday, May 14
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Parking:\u00a0fee included in ticket of admission with\u00a0all proceeds retained by the Host *This is a collection of resources provided by the host organization to better assist you in your travel and stay within\u00a0Polk County. All lodging\u00a0and attractions will need to be contacted for more information, and are not directly affiliated with the FHSAA or Local Organizing Committee.<\/p>\n \u00a0
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\n\tClass 3A State Semifinal #1,\u00a04 p.m.
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\n\t\tHorizon (Winter Garden) vs. Lake Brantley (Altamonte Springs)
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\n\tClass 3A State Semifinal #2,\u00a07 p.m.
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\n\t\tSeminole Ridge (Westlake) vs. Columbus (Miami)
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\n\tClass 1A State Semifinal #1,\u00a010 a.m.
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\n\t\tCardinal Gibbons (Fort Lauderdale) vs. True North (Miami)
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\n\tClass 1A State Semifinal #2,\u00a01 p.m.
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\n\t\tMonsignor Pace (Miami) vs. SLAM (Tampa)
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\n\tClass 2A State Semifinal #1,\u00a04 p.m.
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\n\t\tArchbishop McCarthy (Southwest Ranches) vs. Lake Howell (Winter Park)
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\n\tClass 2A State Semifinal #2,\u00a07 p.m.
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\n\t\tGulf Breeze vs. Belen Jesuit (Miami)
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\n\tClass 3A State Championship,\u00a01\u00a0p.m.
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\n\t\tDefending champion:\u00a0Winter Park\u00a0
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\n\tClass 1A State Championship,\u00a04\u00a0p.m.
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\n\t\tDefending champion:\u00a0King\u2019s Academy (West Palm Beach)
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\n\tClass 2A State Championship,\u00a07\u00a0p.m.
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\n\t\tDefending champion:\u00a0Lake Howell (Winter Park)
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\nKnow Before You Go:
\nWhere:\u00a0Polk State College \u2013 Winter Haven Health Center<\/a>\u00a0(Winter Haven)
\nWhen: Thursday, May 14th\u00a0\u2013 Saturday, May 16th\u00a0\u00a0
\nHost:\u00a0Polk County Public Schools<\/a>
\nTournament Brackets:\u00a0Class 3A<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Class 2A<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Class 1A<\/a>
\nEvent Schedule & Results:\u00a0click here<\/a>
\nAdmission: $14.00 with advance purchase and $17.00 the day of<\/p>\n
\n\tAll tickets available via\u00a0GoFan<\/a>\u00a0with\u00a0NO\u00a0onsite ticket sales taking place
\n\t$3.00 cost of parking included in each ticket of admission\u00a0
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\nOfficial Merchandise:\u00a0Team IP<\/a>
\nLive Webcast(s):\u00a0NFHS Network<\/a>
\nLodging and Event Information:\u00a0click here<\/a>*<\/p>\n
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