Women's Football: San Diego Rebellion Unveils 2026 Schedule

The San Diego Rebellion have dropped their highly anticipated 2026 season schedule, and fans have plenty to be excited about as the team gears up for another championship push in the Women's National Football Conference. The 2026 campaign will mark their 8th season of football and their 7th as members of the WNFC. Last season the Rebellion finished 7-1 with the lone loss coming in the Conference Final against the eventual champion Texas Elite Spartans.

The season kicks off in the Bay Area with a brand-new challenge against the expansion Golden State Storm, with a return match at home in Week 5. This immediate home-and-home series will establish a new rivalry right out of the gate. Following that, the Rebellion return to familiar territory in Week 2 with their home opener against the Los Angeles Legends, a team they have utterly dominated with a perfect 6-0 all-time record, including a shutout and a playoff win last season. Week 3 sees the team back on the road against the Las Vegas Silver Stars, another opponent the Rebellion have never lost to, holding a commanding 7-0 series lead.

After a bye week, the schedule ramps up significantly. The Week 6 matchup is the headline event of the regular season, as the Rebellion travel to face the Kansas City Glory, a perennial playoff contender. This first-ever meeting serves as a crucial benchmark game for the Rebellion. The regular season then concludes with a blockbuster home game in Week 8 against their most intense rival, the Utah Falconz. This is the Rebellion's most competitive rivalry at 4-3, and given the history, the game will likely have major implications for the Pacific Conference standings.

2026 Schedule at a Glance

March 28: @ Golden State Storm

April 4: vs. Los Angeles Legends

April 11: @ Las Vegas Silver Stars

April 18: BYE WEEK

April 28: vs. Golden State Storm

May 2: @ Kansas City Glory

May 9: BYE WEEK

May 16: vs. Utah Falconz

Prep Football: Official 2025 CIF San Diego Playoff Brackets

Photo Credit: Nicole Noel Photography

The wait is over! The CIF San Diego Section has officially released the 2025 football playoff brackets.

The Avocado West League dominates the Open Division with all three co-champions (Mission Hills, La Costa Canyon, and Carlsbad) making the cut, while three undefeated teams (Point Loma, Santa Fe Christian, and Mission Bay) earned top-five seeds in their respective divisions.

Playoff action kicks off this Friday, November 7, with first-round games across Divisions I-V, Division 5-AA, and the 8-Man bracket. The Open Division will begin the following week on November 14. With 68 teams competing for section championships and a chance to advance to the CIF State playoffs in December, the next month of San Diego high school football promises to be electric.

Open Division

#4 Cathedral Catholic (8-2) at #1 Mission Hills (9-1)

#3 Carlsbad (9-1) at #2 La Costa Canyon (9-1)

Division I

Byes: #1 Lincoln (8-2), #2 Granite Hills (7-3), #3 San Marcos (6-4), #4 Mount Miguel (7-3)

#9 Poway (4-6) at #8 Torrey Pines (4-6)

#10 Del Norte (4-6) at #7 Rancho Bernardo (8-2)

#11 Holtville (9-1) at #6 Oceanside (6-4)

#12 Mater Dei Catholic (7-3) at #5 Point Loma (10-0)

Prep Football: Mission Hills Claims Top Spot in Tightest Poll Race of the Season

Others Receiving Votes: Imperial (9-0, 14 points), Santa Fe Christian (9-0, 8 points),

Rancho Bernardo (7-2, 3 points), Mission Bay (9-0, 2 points), Holtville (8-1, 1 point)

After a week of stunning upsets that saw both Lincoln and Carlsbad fall from the Top 2, Mission Hills (8-1) has ascended to No. 1 in the latest San Diego Union-Tribune poll, collecting 15 first-place votes and 260 points. The Grizzlies' 56-0 rout over Rancho Bernardo demonstrated the explosive potential that has voters convinced they're the county's most complete team. However, the race couldn't be tighter—Cathedral Catholic (7-2) sits just two points behind at No. 2 after their stunning 42-33 upset of previously top-ranked Lincoln. The Dons' junior running back Honor Fa'alave-Johnson's five-touchdown performance earned them 10 first-place votes and validated their championship credentials despite a few setbacks on the season.

La Costa Canyon (8-1) jumped to No. 3 with five first-place votes after their dominant 50-22 victory over arch-rival Carlsbad, while Lincoln dropped to fourth following their first loss in Western League play since 2021. The most intriguing storyline remains Point Loma's perfect 9-0 season at No. 7, as the Pointers continue their methodical march through opponents while flying under the radar, despite having a win over Cathedral on their resume. As the regular season winds down, three other undefeated teams—Imperial, Mission Bay, and Santa Fe Christian—lurk just outside the top 10, each hoping to make a late-season push into the rankings. With playoff seeding on the line and several key matchups looming, the final week of the regular season promise to deliver more drama.