The Kentucky High School Athletic Association has released the first-round pairings for the 2026 football playoffs, setting the stage for the postseason tournament across the state.
The pairings were announced on Saturday, October 31, 2026, according to a report by Jason Frakes of the Louisville Courier Journal.
Teams across Kentucky will now prepare for the opening round of the playoffs, with matchups determined by the KHSAA's classification and district alignment.



