D1A Announces 2025-2026 National Championship Playoff Brackets

The College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) has officially unveiled the 2025-2026 D1A National Championship Playoff brackets, setting the stage for a thrilling postseason culminating at Kuntz Stadium in Indianapolis on May 2, 2026. The road to the title begins April 11 with the First Round, followed by Quarterfinals on April 18 and Semifinals on April 25, with higher-seeded teams hosting through the earlier rounds. Key First Round matchups include Mary Washington at Navy, Penn State at Lindenwood, San Diego at California, and Cal Poly at BYU, highlighting the fierce competition. Beyond the main championship, CRAA also announced the D1A Challenger Cup, providing elite postseason competition for programs just outside the national title field, such as Davenport, Ohio State, Utah, and Santa Clara, with their own championship slated for May 3 at Kuntz Stadium. This expanded, two-tier playoff structure across April and May is crucial for US rugby fans, showcasing the nation's top collegiate talent, fostering intense rivalries, and directly contributing to the development pipeline for the sport nationwide.