Division II Football Championship
Division II · National playoff
Final: December 19, 2026
Final site: McKinney ISD Stadium, McKinney, Texas
Format and selection
NCAA championship selection
32 teams in five rounds, with no first-round byes.
- The NCAA selects a 32-team field, using automatic conference qualifiers and at-large selections.
- The tournament is organized in four super regions; the championship committee determines the bracket under the season’s selection regulations.
These are documented selection procedures. They do not explain why a particular participant was chosen unless the source expressly records that decision.
History
The NCAA has organized this national championship since 1973.
A single-elimination bracket determines the champion. The field size and qualifying arrangements changed over time.
Sources and coverage
Previous editions
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