Below are the seeds and matchups for the Valley Sports Daily field hockey teams in the MIAA playoffs, which are subject to change. We will update this post with any changes that are made.
Division 1
No. 8 Andover (14-2-2) will host No. 25 Arlington (7-10-2) on a date and time to be announced.
No. 24 Chelmsford (8-7-2) will travel to No. 9 Concord-Carlisle (10-5-3) on a date and time to be announced.
No. 28 Central Catholic (7-9-2) will travel to No. 5 Walpole (13-3-2) on a date and time to be announced.
No. 29 North Andover (7-7-4) will travel to No. 4 Acton-Boxboro (14-3-1) on a date and time to be announced.
No. 30 Lowell (13-3-2) will travel to No. 3 Belmont (16-1-1) on a date and time to be announced.
No. 33 Methuen (11-5-2) will travel to No. 32 Malden Catholic (4-12-2) in the preliminary round on a date and time to be announced. The winner will travel to No. 1 Lincoln-Sudbury (14-0-2) in the round of 32.
The MVC Field Hockey Playoff Seeds & Matchups page provides a complete look at the Merrimack Valley Conference teams selected for the 2026 MIAA postseason. The listings include each program’s division, tournament seed, opponent, regular-season record, game location, date, and scheduled start time. Because tournament information can change after the brackets are released, this page will be updated whenever the MIAA or participating schools announce revised matchups, locations, dates, or times.
Merrimack Valley Conference field hockey teams compete against programs from across Massachusetts during the MIAA state tournament. Andover, Central Catholic, Chelmsford, Lowell, Methuen, and North Andover qualified for the 2026 Division 1 tournament. Higher-seeded teams generally receive home games during the early rounds, while lower-seeded teams travel. Field availability, weather, and scheduling conflicts can occasionally result in a game being moved to another site or time.
Fans can follow their favorite teams throughout the postseason by visiting the Valley Sports Daily field hockey schedule pages for Andover, Central Catholic, Chelmsford, Lowell, Methuen, and North Andover. Each team page provides additional information about the program and its schedule.
Valley Sports Daily will provide updated scores, results, stories, and photos as MVC teams advance through the tournament. Visit the Valley Sports Daily photo galleries to browse field hockey action shots, team photos, championship coverage, and images from other sporting events throughout the Merrimack Valley Conference.
The MVC Field Hockey Playoff Seeds & Matchups are organized by MIAA division, with each entry showing the team’s seed, record, opponent, location, and available game information. Teams competing in preliminary-round games will also have their potential Round of 32 opponents identified so readers can follow the path through the tournament bracket.
Readers should confirm the date, venue, and start time before traveling to a game because postseason schedules remain subject to change. Weather conditions, field availability, and school scheduling decisions can lead to late adjustments.
Bookmark this page for the latest MVC Field Hockey Playoff Seeds & Matchups and follow Valley Sports Daily throughout postseason action.
