# Public League expands Red conference to 40 teams

> Chicago Public Schools adds 8 teams to Red conference for basketball.
- Title: Public League expands Red conference to 40 teams | Shortify
- Summary: Chicago Public Schools adds 8 teams to Red conference for basketball. Chicago Public Schools moved 8 schools from White to Red conference in basketball…
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-basketball/2026/10/13/chicago-public-league-basketball-cps
- Published: 2026-10-13T14:38:47.572+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Chicago Public Schools moved 8 schools from White to Red conference in basketball realignment, expanding Red to 40 teams with no relegations.