CCS Football Playoffs 2025: First-Round Matchups Announced Now

UPDATE: The 2025 CCS football playoffs are set to kick off with an exciting lineup of first-round matchups this weekend! Fans can expect thrilling action as teams battle for a chance to advance in the playoffs, starting on Friday, July 15, 2025, with key games scheduled at 7 p.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday.

In the Open Division, No. 8 Salinas (7-3) faces off against the undefeated No. 1 Archbishop Riordan (10-0) on Saturday at 1 p.m.. Meanwhile, No. 7 Archbishop Mitty (6-4) goes head-to-head with No. 2 Serra (6-4), also on Saturday at 1 p.m.. The stakes are high, as the winners will move on to compete for the championship next week.

On Friday night, action begins at 7 p.m. with No. 6 St. Francis (5-5) taking on No. 3 Los Gatos (7-3), and No. 5 Soquel (9-1) challenging No. 4 Palma (10-0). The excitement of the playoffs is palpable, as each team aims for glory and a shot at the title.

In Division II, No. 6 North Salinas (5-5) will clash with No. 3 Santa Teresa (10-0) on Friday at 7 p.m.. Saturday features a match-up between No. 7 Wilcox (6-4) and No. 2 Sacred Heart Cathedral (4-6) at City College of San Francisco at 1 p.m.. These games promise to deliver intense competition, as teams vie for a spot in the next round.

The Division III schedule showcases No. 6 Stevenson (9-1) against No. 3 Menlo-Atherton (4-6) on Friday at 7 p.m.. Additionally, No. 5 King City (9-1) will square off against No. 4 Live Oak (8-2), setting the stage for a night of riveting football.

As the clock ticks down to kickoff, anticipation builds! For Division IV, No. 6 Scotts Valley (8-2) visits No. 3 Lincoln-San Jose (7-3), while No. 7 San Lorenzo Valley (8-2) takes on No. 2 Willow Glen (8-2) on Friday at 7 p.m.. The competition intensifies with No. 5 Half Moon Bay (7-3) going against No. 4 Burlingame (6-4) at the same time.

In Division V, No. 6 South San Francisco (5-5) is set to battle No. 3 Terra Nova (7-3) on Friday at 7 p.m.. Saturday brings No. 7 Santa Cruz (7-3) facing off against No. 2 Sobrato (6-4) at 1 p.m. The excitement mounts as teams strive to secure their place in the next round, with every game crucial to their playoff journey.

Fans and players alike are urged to stay tuned for the latest updates as the playoffs unfold. The energy is electric, and every moment counts as teams fight for victory. Who will emerge victorious in this thrilling playoff series? Make sure to catch all the action starting this weekend!