It might be hundreds of miles from the top of California to the bottom, but thanks to technology, wrestlers from across the Golden State have been able to keep an eye on their competition throughout the postseason.

They’ll have that opportunity again this weekend, as there will be a plethora of the California Interscholastic Federation sectional events going on with spots in the upcoming state tournament on the line.

Among them, will be the 2026 CIF San Diego Masters Tournament at Olympian High School in Chula Vista, California.

If other competitors want to check in on them, or vice versa, all of the action Feb. 20-21 will be broadcast live on FloWrestling and the FloSports app.

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Competition within the San Diego Section isn’t too different from what we’ve seen in many of the other CIF sections.

Schools with wrestling teams again are divided into divisions – Division I, Division II, Division III and Division IV – and the initial goal for the athletes each year is to be one of the 16 competitors in their respective weight classes at the divisional tournament.

This season, the four divisional events were held Feb. 7 (girls) and Feb. 14 (boys), and while seven boys received awards, only four in each weight class will see their seasons continue this week at the CIF San Diego Section Masters Tournament. The girls saw five wrestlers from Division I and II advance, along with three from Division III and Division IV.

The hope now, of course, is to continue the momentum and snag one of the limited spots available for the state tournament. Four boys and three girls from each weight class are slated to advance from the SDS.

In all, California includes 10 geographic sections that all are enduring the same challenges in February on their way to the 2026 CIF State Wrestling Championships presented by the California Correctional Peace Officers Association.

The state event will be held Feb. 26-28 at Dignity Health Arena in centrally located Bakersfield, California. 

As you get settled in for the next step of the championship season, here's everything you need to know about the CIF San Diego Section Masters Tournament, including a link to the brackets:

What Are The Weight Classes In California High School Wrestling?

In Pounds

• Boys: 108, 115, 122, 128, 134, 140, 146, 152, 159, 167, 177, 192, 217, 287 
• Girls: 102, 107, 112, 117, 122, 127, 132, 137, 142, 147, 157, 172, 192, 237

NOTE: The additional 2-pound growth allowance has been added to these weight classes. According to NFHS rules, wrestlers will be given one pound for the second day weigh-in.

2026 CIF San Diego Section Masters Tournament Brackets

Here’s where you’ll be able to find the brackets for the 2026 CIF San Diego Section Masters Tournament: 

• 2026 CIF San Diego Section Masters Tournament Brackets Can Be Found Here

How To Watch The 2026 CIF San Diego Section Masters Tournament

Live coverage of the 2026 CIF San Diego Section Masters Tournament on Feb. 20-21 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.

How Many Wrestlers From Each Section Advance To The State Tournament?

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

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2026 CIF San Diego Section Masters Tournament Schedule

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

Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 

• 6-6:30 a.m. – Weight check 
• 6-7 a.m. – Team check-in
• 7 a.m. – Official weigh-ins
• 7:45 a.m. – Coaches’ meeting
• 8:45-8:55 a.m. – Opening Ceremony
• 9-11 a.m. – Championship Round 1 
• 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Championship Round 2
• 1-3 p.m. – Round 1 Consolation
• 3-5 p.m. – Round 2 Consolation
• 3-5 p.m. – Championship Round 3
• 5-6 p.m. – Round 3 Consolation

Saturday, Feb. 21

• 6-6:30 a.m. – Weight check 
• 9-10:30 a.m. – Championship Semifinals (Round 4)
• 9-10:30 a.m. – Round 4 Consolation
• 11:30 a.m.-Noon – Break
• Noon-12:15 p.m. – Finals Ceremony (introduction of finalists)
• 12:15-1:45 p.m. – Medal Round (First- Third-, Fifth-Place matches (three mats)
• 1:45-2:45 p.m. – Awards presentations

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. 

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. 

2025-2026 FloWrestling High School Wrestling Rankings

Top 20 as of Feb. 18, 2026

Curious about how the top wrestlers from each state stack up against competitors from across the country?

Click here to see the latest high school rankings from FloWrestling.

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Trackwrestling officially has merged with FloWrestling, bringing its powerful tournament tracking tools and live data into a modern, all-in-one platform. 

Fans can follow every bout with pro-grade brackets, mat schedules, team rosters and detailed wrestler profiles—all seamlessly integrated within FloWrestling.

This move delivers a faster, smarter and more connected experience for the wrestling community. Through the updated FloSports app, users can track live results, explore brackets and even sign up for free alerts so they never miss a match.

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Video footage from all events on FloWrestling will be archived and stored in a video library for FloWrestling subscribers to watch for the duration of their subscriptions.

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