CCS Football Playoffs 2025: First-Round Matchups Set for This Weekend

URGENT UPDATE: The 2025 CCS football playoffs are officially underway with thrilling first-round matchups scheduled for this weekend! Fans and players alike are gearing up for intense competition as teams battle for a spot in the next round.

Kickoff for the playoffs starts Friday, November 10, 2025, with key games including No. 8 Salinas (7-3) taking on No. 1 Archbishop Riordan (10-0) at 1 p.m. and No. 6 St. Francis (5-5) facing No. 3 Los Gatos (7-3) later that evening at 7 p.m.. The excitement doesn’t stop there, as No. 7 Archbishop Mitty (6-4) will clash with No. 2 Serra (6-4) at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 11.

These matchups are crucial for teams vying for the coveted championship titles. The winners of the Open Division bracket will advance to compete in the championship during Week 2. Meanwhile, losers from the Open Division championship will face the winners from the lower bracket for the Division I title in Week 3.

In Division II, the action heats up on Friday night with No. 6 North Salinas (5-5) challenging No. 3 Santa Teresa (10-0) at 7 p.m.. No. 5 The King’s Academy (9-1) will take on No. 4 Menlo School (8-2) at 1 p.m. on Saturday, while No. 8 Alisal (5-5) meets No. 1 St. Ignatius (4-6) at the same time.

Division III will also see exciting matchups on Friday, with No. 6 Stevenson (9-1) facing No. 3 Menlo-Atherton (4-6) and No. 8 San Mateo (7-3) up against No. 1 Woodside (10-0), both at 7 p.m..

Moving to Division IV, fans can expect a showdown between No. 6 Scotts Valley (8-2) and No. 3 Lincoln-San Jose (7-3) at 7 p.m.. Meanwhile, No. 5 Half Moon Bay (7-3) will challenge No. 4 Burlingame (6-4) in another crucial matchup.

Finally, in Division V, No. 6 South San Francisco (5-5) will compete against No. 3 Terra Nova (7-3) at 7 p.m. on Friday, with No. 7 Santa Cruz (7-3) taking on No. 2 Sobrato (6-4) at 1 p.m. on Saturday.

These games promise to deliver high stakes and unforgettable moments for players and fans alike. As the teams gear up and the community rallies behind their local rivals, the excitement is palpable!

Don’t miss out on the action—tune in this weekend to witness who will advance in the CCS football playoffs! Share your predictions and excitement on social media as we gear up for an incredible showdown!