Football guide
Section 5 Class 4A football bracket 2026
Section 5 · Class 4A football for the 2026 MSHSL postseason. Official bracket: 2026 Section 5AAAA Football Tournament. Sideline MN mirror: Football brackets.
Opening round (loaded 2026-10-27)
| Seed | Team | Opening round |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMB Wolfpack | Bye |
| 2 | Benilde-St. Margaret’s | Bye |
| 3 | Holy Angels | Bye |
| 4 | Minneapolis Roosevelt | vs Richfield |
Richfield’s seed number was not listed on the pairing row we loaded; use the MSHSL bracket page if the listing changes.
Section window
For 2026 football, MSHSL’s last date for section contests is Nov. 6 (Football activity page). Quarterfinal week on our board is dated 2026-10-27. Confirm each game’s kick time and site on the MSHSL tournament page (games are listed at the high seed unless MSHSL notes otherwise).
Class 4A context
Unofficial Sideline MN Elo leaders in 4A (full table on rankings):
- Orono 8-0 (1653.7)
- Willmar 8-0 (1644.1)
- Grand Rapids 8-0 (1629.0)
- Byron 7-1 (1624.7)
- Hill-Murray 7-1 (1620.9)
Section champion advances toward state quarterfinals (Nov. 12–14) and, if it keeps winning, Prep Bowl (Nov. 27–28) at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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