The Chipotle Nationals are making their highly anticipated return to Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers, Indiana, from April 1-4. This exciting event will once again be showcased on ESPN's family of networks, bringing top-tier high school basketball action to fans nationwide.
Kicking off on Wednesday, April 1, the boys' opening round will get underway at 6 p.m. ET.
The girls' tournament coverage begins on Thursday, April 2, at 10 a.m., followed by the boys' quarterfinals starting at 2 p.m. On Friday, April 3, the girls' semifinals will start the day at 10 a.m., with the boys' semifinals following at 2 p.m.
The grand finale on Saturday, April 4, will feature the girls' championship at 10 a.m. on ESPN2 and the boys' championship at noon on ESPN. Calling the action for the boys' games will be Ted Emrich and Paul Biancardi, while Matt Schick and Brooke Weisbrod will cover the girls' games, with Lindsey Pallares providing sideline insights.
Here's a closer look at the 2026 Chipotle High School Basketball Nationals schedule:
Thursday, April 2:
- 10 a.m.
ET: Girls’ Opening Round Game 1 - No. 14 DME Academy (Fla.) vs.
No. 8 Long Island Lutheran (N.Y.) on ESPN2
- Noon ET: Girls’ Opening Round Game 2 - No. 23 Bishop Gorman (Nev.) vs.
No. 7 Bullis School (Md.) on ESPN2
- 2 p.m. ET: Boys’ Quarterfinal 1 - No.
3 Montverde Academy (Fla.) vs. No.
5 Prolific Prep (Fla.) on ESPN2
- 4 p.m.
ET: Boys’ Quarterfinal 2 - No. 8 Paul VI (Va.) vs.
No. 1 CIA Bella Vista (Ariz.) on ESPN2
- 6 p.m. ET: Boys’ Quarterfinal 3 - Game 1 Winner vs.
No. 2 AZ Compass Prep (Ariz.) on ESPNU
- 8 p.m. ET: Boys’ Quarterfinal 4 - Game 2 Winner vs.
No. 6 Dynamic Prep (Texas) on ESPNU
Friday, April 3:
- 10 a.m.
ET: Girls’ Semifinal 1 - Game 1 Winner vs. No.
4 The St. James Academy (Va.) on ESPN2
- Noon ET: Girls’ Semifinal 2 - Game 2 Winner vs. No.
6 Westtown School (Penn.) on ESPN2
- 2 p.m.
ET: Boys’ Semifinal 1 on ESPN2
- 4 p.m.
ET: Boys’ Semifinal 2 on ESPN2
Saturday, April 4:
- 10 a.m.
ET: Girls’ Championship Game on ESPN2
- Noon ET: Boys’ Championship Game on ESPN
The tournament is set to feature some of the nation's top high school talent, including standout recruits like Caleb Holt (Arizona), Bruce Branch III (BYU), and the dynamic duo of Marcus Spears Jr. and Jordan Smith Jr. (Arkansas). With such an impressive lineup, this year's Chipotle Nationals promises to deliver unforgettable performances and thrilling basketball action.