AURORA - The 2023 Colorado high school boys soccer state championship tournament will conclude with the state championships this weekend. All four championship games will be played at the Switchbacks Weidner Field in Colorado Springs on Saturday. Game times are:

• 9 a.m. - 2A championship game (#4 Bishop Machebeuf vs. #6 Crested Butte)
• Noon - 3A championship game (#1 Colorado Academy vs. #15 Coal Ridge)
• 3 p.m. - 4A championship game (#1 Northfield vs. #3 Battle Mountain)
• 6 p.m. - 5A championship game (#4 Denver East vs. #7 Broomfield)

 
How do teams qualify for the state championships?
At the end of the regular season, the CHSAA Selection & Seeding Index will be utilized to capture at-large qualifiers to the state tournament bracket and seed the teams 1-32 (1-16 in 2A). If any automatic qualifiers aren’t included in the seeding, those automatic qualifiers will replace the lowest-seeded non-automatic qualifying teams in the bracket. The order of teams 17-32 in 3A and 5-16 for 2A may be moved on the bracket due to geography and the exclusion of first round league opponents. League opponents will only be avoided in the first round.
 
Where can I find results?
Results can be found on the CHSAA website or MaxPreps.
 
A livestream of the semifinals and finals matches can be found here.
 
What is the format of the competition?
All classes will compete in a single-elimination tournament.
 
If there is a tie at the end of regulation, a 15-minute sudden victory overtime period will be played. If the tie remains at the end of the first overtime period, there will be a second 15-minute sudden victory period. If the game is still tied after both overtimes, teams will compete in Kicks-from-the-Penalty Mark (KFTPM).
 
For KFTPM, each team will select any five rostered, non-disqualified players, including the goalkeeper, to participate in the first five kicks. If the score is still tied after those first five kicks, each coach will select five different players. Every kick from 6 on will be done in a sudden-victory format, wherein if one team scores and the other does not score, the game is ended without additional kicks being taken.

How is a winner determined?
The 5A-3A classes will compete in a 32-team single-elimination tournament. The 2A class will compete in a 16-team single-elimination tournament.
 
Where can I find past champions or team winners?
The digital program includes information on past champions, winners and more! Past champions can also be found in the championship archive.
 
Do I need to buy a ticket to enter?
Yes. Tickets for the 2A-5A finals can be purchased on SeatGeek for $10 each (plus fees).
 
Where do I park?
Parking information can be found here.
 
Information on how to enter the stadium can be found here.
 
What time will the venue open?
The venue will open one hour before the start of the game.
 
Information on how to enter the stadium can be found here.
 
Will there be a trophy presentation?
Yes. The trophy presentation will take place on the field after the game. A trophy will be presented to a champion and runner-up. 
 
What happens in the case of a tie?
If there is a tie at the end of regulation, a 15-minute sudden victory overtime period will be played. If the tie remains at the end of the first overtime period, there will be a second 15-minute sudden victory period. If the game is still tied after both overtimes, teams will compete in penalty kicks until a winner is determined. 
 
For penalty kicks, each team will select any five rostered, non-disqualified players, including the goalkeeper, to participate in the first five kicks. If the score is still tied after those first five kicks, each coach will select five different players. Every kick from 6 on will be done in a sudden-victory format, wherein if one team scores and the other does not score, the game is ended without additional kicks being taken.
 
Will there be merchandise available to purchase on-site?
Souvenir items (t-shirts, sweatshirts, pins, shorts, etc.) will be available for purchase on-site for the state championship through the Kukulski Brothers. For pre-sale items, call (602-386-3460) or email the Kukulski Brothers.