The Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) announced the venues and kickoff times for the second round of the 2026 high school football playoffs. All games are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday, November 14, giving families and fans a full evening of Friday night football across the region.
Class 6A
Central Catholic (9‑0) vs. Hempfield (6‑4) – U.S. Steel Community Field, Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood neighborhood.
North Allegheny (5‑5) vs. Canon‑McMillan (5‑5) – venue to be announced.
Class 5A
Trinity (6‑5) at Pine‑Richland (9‑1)
West Allegheny (7‑4) at North Hills (7‑2)
Thomas Jefferson (8‑2) at Penn‑Trafford (10‑0)
Armstrong (7‑4) at Upper St. Clair (10‑0)
Class 4A
South Fayette (10‑1) vs. New Castle (8‑3) – Central Valley
Montour (9‑2) vs. McKeesport (8‑3) – Penn Hills
Class 3A
Avonworth (10‑1) vs. West Mifflin (7‑4) – Peters Township
Belle Vernon (10‑1) vs. Elizabeth Forward (9‑2) – West Mifflin
Propel Braddock Hills (8‑3) vs. Aliquippa (7‑3) – Deer Lakes
Hopewell (10‑1) vs. North Catholic (8‑3) – Chartiers Valley
Class 2A
Beaver Falls (7‑3) vs. Bishop Canevin (10‑0) – Dormont Stadium
Steel Valley (7‑4) vs. Western Beaver (7‑4) – Fox Chapel
Ligonier Valley (9‑2) vs. Seton LaSalle (9‑1) – Mt. Lebanon
Neshannock (8‑3) at Apollo‑Ridge (10‑1)
Class 1A
Washington (10‑1) vs. Bethlehem‑Center (10‑1) – Charleroi
Fort Cherry (9‑2) vs. Laurel (8‑3) – Beaver
Shenango (10‑0) vs. Monessen (8‑3) – Ambridge
Clairton (9‑2) vs. California (9‑2) – Southmoreland
These matchups set the stage for the semifinals in Classes 6A and 4A and the quarterfinals in the remaining classes. Parents, alumni, and community members are encouraged to support their local teams and enjoy the tradition of Friday night football that unites families across Western Pennsylvania.
For updates on scores, weather conditions, and any venue changes, please follow the WPIAL’s official website and local media outlets.
Original reporting: WTAE (Hearst) – local — read the source article.
