​Practices are already underway, and soon enough the games will begin for Section V boys soccer.Section championship games will be held the final weekend of October at sites to be announced later. Following in November, Middletown High School will host the New York state championships for the 17th consecutive year. Here are important days to know for the fall 2026 season:First day of practice: Monday, Aug. 24Last day of regular season: Friday, Oct. 16Sectionals seeding meeting: Saturday, Oct. 17Sectionals begin: Tuesday, Oct. 20Championship games (Class AA, A D): Friday, Oct. 30Championship games (Class B, C): Saturday, Oct. 31Championship games (Class AAA): Tuesday, Nov. 2Crossover state qualifier (Class C): Wednesday, Nov. 3NYSPHSAA championships: Friday, Nov. 13 to Sunday, Nov. 15 at Middletown High School— Justin Ritzel works as a sports reporter for the Democrat and Chronicle, with a focus on Section V athletics and high school trends.This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: The biggest dates on the Section V boys soccer calendar