Sehal Schedule
🏀 SEHAL 2025–2026 Regular Season Format
Powered by TCAL Southeast | Hosted at Next Play 360 – Marietta, GA
To ensure every team in the Southeast Elite High School Athletic League (SEHAL) completes a full 12-game regular season, SEHAL will operate under a structured, multi-session format that prioritizes fairness, exposure, and competitive balance. All regular season contests will take place at Next Play 360’s premier four-court facility in Marietta, Georgia—a centralized, high-performance venue that maximizes scheduling efficiency, athlete experience, and national recruiting visibility.
📋 Why It Matters
SEHAL is committed to excellence at every level. Each event weekend includes:
✅ Structured Team Check-In
📦 Official Game Packets
🏀 Enforced NFHS Rules (including Shot Clock)
🎥 Media, Scouting & Recruitment Access
To align with our mission, each session follows a 2-day, college-prep format, providing athletes with a professional environment that mirrors the next level.
🛠️ League Format Breakdown
📍 Location: Next Play 360 | Marietta, GA
📅 Structure: 4 Sessions | 3 Games per Session (5 Session 5-Team Playoff Bracket — Single Elimination)
📊 Total: 135 Regular Season Games
🗓️ Session Format
Day 1 (Friday): Team Check-In
Day 2 (Saturday): Coach Orientation / Opening Matchups Mid-Session Games + Featured Showdowns
Day 3 (Sunday): Final Games + Top Matchups
📆 2025–2026 Session Schedule
✅ Session 1: The Tip-Off Classic
🗓️ November 15–16, 2025
Kick off the journey. Teams make their first impression as the road to Dallas begins.
✅ Session 2: The Proving Grounds
🗓️ December 13–14, 2025
Contenders emerge. This session defines team identities and competitive tiers.
✅ Session 3: The Exposure Showcase
🗓️ January 10–11, 2026
Scouts are watching. A major opportunity for player visibility and recruitment impact.
✅ Session 4: The Seeding Series
🗓️ January 31– February 1, 2026
The postseason picture forms. Every win—and loss—affects the road to the championship.
✅ Session 5: Hoops in Paradise Invitational (HIPI) - The regular season finale. Teams compete for SEHAL National Championship. (Win or Go Home)
🗓️ February 14–15, 2026
5-Team Playoff Bracket — Single Elimination
2-Day Schedule
Day 1
🏀 4:00 PM — Quarterfinal
#4 vs #5🏀 6:00 PM — Semifinal 1
#1 vs Winner of Quarterfinal🏀 8:00 PM — Semifinal 2
#2 vs #3
Day 2
🏆 5:00 PM — Championship Final
Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2
✅ This compresses the event into a showcase weekend.
✅ Each team plays only once per day (max).
✅ Keeps the hype building to the final.
🌟 SEHAL: Built for the Big Stage
This structure ensures that every game matters, every matchup is meaningful, and every athlete has the opportunity to shine on a national platform.