From Chicago Sun-Times · · 1m 30s
Public League expands Red conference to 40 teams
Chicago Public Schools adds 8 teams to Red conference for basketball.
In brief
Chicago Public Schools adds 8 teams to Red conference for basketball. Chicago Public Schools moved 8 schools from White to Red conference in basketball realignment, expanding Red to 40 teams with no relegations. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Public League basketball realignment
Chicago Public Schools released new basketball conference alignments for the 2026-27 season.
Red conference expands to 40 teams
The Red Conference increased from 32 to 40 teams with no teams relegated after last season.
8 schools elevated to Red conference
Longwood, Dunbar, Chicago Richards, Jones, Schurz, Corliss, Prosser and Wells moved from White to Red.
Little Village remains in White conference
Little Village, which won White West last season, stays in White conference.
Red divisions now have 10 teams each
The new Red Central features 10 schools including Hyde Park, Phillips, Kenwood, King, Dyett, Perspectives-MSA, Englewood, Longwood, Dunbar and Chicago Richards.
Perspectives-Leadership moves to Red South
Perspectives-Leadership moved from Red Central to Red South with Simeon, Morgan Park, Lindblom, Fenger, Brooks, Julian, Bogan, Ag. Science and Corliss.
Jones and Schurz join Red North
Jones and Schurz joined Young, Lincoln Park, Lane, Lake View, Amundsen, Payton, Taft and Northside in Red North.
Prosser and Wells join Red West
Prosser and Wells joined Curie, Crane, Clark, Marshall, North Lawndale, Farragut, Manley and Westinghouse in Red West.
No schedule or tournament format announced
CPS has not provided the upcoming season schedule or city tournament format despite expanding last year.
The takeaway
Chicago Public Schools moved 8 schools from White to Red conference in basketball realignment, expanding Red to 40 teams with no relegations.
