TORRANCE, Calif. — One of the offseason’s pinnacle events returns this weekend when the 2026 Elite 11 Finals brings 20 soon-to-be high school seniors to Los Angeles for the nation’s premier quarterback competition.
Headlining this year’s field is ten arms who are currently ranked inside the 2027 Top247. That includes Alabama five-star commit Elijah Haven along with the cycle’s Nos. 2- and 3-ranked quarterbacks, Miami commit Israel Abrams and Nebraska commit Trae Taylor.
While the three-day pageant provides just a snapshot into each prospect’s journey, much can be gathered about both the short and long-term trajectory of the finalists with the California marine breeze serving as a prime backdrop.
Things get underway Friday with an opening workout under the lights at Mira Costa High before giving way to Saturday night’s Vicis Pro Day and Panini Accuracy Challenge.
Sunday is reserved for 7-on-7 play and provides the quarterbacks with one last opportunity to secure a spot at Nike’s World Headquarters for The Opening Finals next month where the annual MVP will be crowned by the Elite 11 staff.
