The opening round of the 2026 Ohio high school football playoffs is here, and the brackets are officially set across every division. Teams that spent all season chasing this moment now know exactly who stands between them and a deeper run. Upsets are always brewing in the first round, so every matchup carries real stakes for programs hoping to reach the later rounds. Fans across the state can check the full pairings to see which local rivals and dark horses drew tough opening-night opponents.