2026 CIF Central Section Wrestling Division IV Tourney Schedule & Brackets

The 2026 CIF Central Section Boys Wrestling Division IV Tournament is scheduled for Feb. 13-14, and all of the action will unfold live on FloWrestling.

Jan 30, 2026

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The Central Section of the California Interscholastic Federation includes more than 100 schools for boys wrestling, and that list is further divided into five divisions.

As the calendar turns to February, high school wrestling in California enters its postseason, and the journey toward hoisting a state championship trophy begins with a tournament for each division.

All five divisional events for the boys in the Central Section are being contested the weekend of Feb. 13-14, and fans of the 24-team Division IV are in luck.

If they’re not able to be there in person for one, or both, days of the 2026 CIF Central Section Boys Wrestling Division IV Tournament, all of the action will be broadcast live on FloWrestling and the FloSports app.

The tournament is being held at Reedley High School in Reedley, California.

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Throughout the entire postseason, teams from Division IV shouldn’t have to travel more than 100 miles or so for any of the events, which is like back-to-back-to-back home meets, while teams from other areas might have to spend quite a bit of time on the California highways, at least when it comes time for the state tournament at the end of the month.

The 2026 state champions will be determined Feb. 26-28 at Dignity Health Arena in centrally located Bakersfield, California. Top to bottom, the Golden State is almost 800 miles long.

But, before the Division IV competitors can start thinking about inviting their friends and neighbors to Bakersfield, they first must survive the Division IV tournament. Then the CIF Central Section Masters Championships on Feb. 20-21.

By the time the divisional weekend comes along, many of the Central Section wrestlers will have been tested against the best, thanks to the new CIF Central Section Team Duals Championships, set for Feb. 7 at Morro Bay High School in Morro Bay, California, and broadcast live on FloWrestling and the FloSports app.

In 2025, the title at the Central Section Boys Wrestling Division IV Tournament went to Golden West with 183.5 points, finishing ahead of Firebaugh (176.5).

The Central Section divisions this year include anywhere from 13 to 29 schools, and the number of athletes who advance to the Central Section Masters Championships varies by division:

Boys

Division I – 10
Division II – 8
Division III – 7
Division IV – 4
Division V – 3

Girls

Division I – 8
Division II – 8

Here are all the boys teams in Division IV this year:

Arvin
Cabrillo
Caruthers
Central
Chowchilla
East Bakersfield
Edison
Firebaugh
Golden West
Granite Hills
Liberty (M)
Lompoc
Mendota
Nipomo
Reedley
Roosevelt
San Joaquin Memorial
San Luis Obispo
Sanger West
St. Joseph
Stockdale
Tulare Union
Tulare Western
Washington Union

In all, California includes 10 geographic sections that all will be enduring the same challenges in February on their way to Bakersfield.

As you get settled in for the championship season, here's everything you need to know about the 2026 CIF Central Section Boys Wrestling Division IV Tournament, including a link to the brackets:

2026 CIF Central Section Boys Wrestling Division IV Tournament Brackets

Here’s where you’ll be able to find the brackets for the 2026 CIF Central Section Division IV Tournament:

2026 CIF Central Section Division IV Tournament Brackets Can Be Found Here

How To Watch The 2026 CIF Central Section Boys Wrestling Division IV Tournament

Live coverage of the 2026 CIF Central Section Division IV Tournament on Feb. 13-14 will be broadcast on FloWrestling and the FloSports app, with news, notes, stats and more available on both platforms.

Archives will be available immediately following the conclusion of each match.

If you’re going to be in the area and want to catch the action in person, go to this page for spectator and ticket information.

Here’s a look back at each match of the 2025 CIF-CS Division IV Boys Championships.

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What Are The Weight Classes In California High School Wrestling?

In Pounds

Boys: 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 144, 150, 157, 165, 175, 190, 215, 285
Girls: 100, 107, 114, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 165, 185, 235

2026 CIF Central Section Boys Wrestling Division IV Tournament Schedule

Here’s a look at when everything is going down in California:

All Times Pacific

Friday, Feb. 13

7-8 a.m. – Registration/Check-in
8 a.m. – Groom Check/Weigh-ins
9 a.m. – Doors open to the public
9:30 a.m. – Coaches meeting
10-10:30 a.m. – Championship Round 1 (six mats)
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Championship Round 2
12:30-2:30 p.m. – Consolation Round 1
2:30-4:30 p.m. – Championship Quarterfinals/Consolation Round 2
4:30-6 p.m. – Consolation Round 3
6-7:15 p.m. – Consolation Round 4

Saturday, Feb. 14

8 a.m. – Groom check/Weigh-ins
9 a.m. – Doors open to the public
10-11 a.m. – Consolation Round 5
11 a.m.-Noon – Championship Semifinals
Noon-1 p.m. – Medal Round (third/fifth place)
2 p.m. – Championship Finals
3:30 p.m. – Awards

*Each succeeding round will begin at the conclusion of the previous round.

When And Where Are The Other 2026 CIF Central Section Championships?

The CIF Central Section has five wrestling divisions for boys and two for girls. The other divisional tournaments are as follows:

Boys

Division I is Feb. 14 at Redwood High School.
Division II is Feb. 13-14 at Clovis East High School.
Division III is Feb. 13-14 at Edison High School.
Division V is Feb. 13-14 at Mira Monte High School.

Girls

Division I is Feb. 13-14 at Golden Valley High School.
Division II is Feb. 13-14 at Sierra Pacific High School.

Qualifiers from the division tournaments move on to the 2026 Central Section Boys & Girls Masters Wrestling, set for Feb. 20-21 at Selland Arena in Fresno, California.

The CIF Central Section also holds Team Duals Championships for boys and girls. The 2026 edition of those events are set for Feb. 7 at Morro Bay High School.

When Is The 2026 CIF Wrestling Championships?

The 2026 CIF Wrestling Championships presented by the California Correctional Peace Officers Association will be held Feb. 26-28 at Dignity Health Arena in Bakersfield, California.

Here’s a look at how many athletes from each section, per weight class, will advance to the state event:

Boys

Southern Section: 10
Central Section: 10
Sac-Joaquin Section: 5
North Coast Section: 2
Central Coast Section: 4
San Diego Section: 4*
Northern Section: 2
Los Angeles Section: 1
Oakland Section: 1
San Francisco Section: 1

*San Diego Section will fill any voids left vacant by the Oakland Section.

Girls

Southern Section: 8
Central Section: 5
Sac-Joaquin Section: 5
Northern Section: 2
North Coast Section: 3
Central Coast Section: 4
San Diego Section: 3
Los Angeles Section: 2

Read more about the 2025 state meet: 2025 CIF California State Wrestling Championship Results And Brackets

Did You Know: High School Championship Wrestling In California Spans Five Decades

The first CIF state championship for boys was held in 1973. The first event for the girls took place in 2011.

Amazingly, it took three decades for California to see its first four-time state champion. That honor went to Bakersfield’s Darrell Vasquez from 1999-2002 at 103, 112, 119 and 125 pounds. In the years since, three more athletes have added their names to the list.

There are 24 three-time champions and 83 wrestlers who have won twice.

On the girls side, five wrestlers own three CIF state titles.

Clovis tops the list of all-time team titles with 13, while the Selma girls lead the way with three.

The Central Section Division IV boys tournament first was held during the 2021-2022 season.

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