Las Vegas Awaits 2026 Frozen Four

The NCAA men’s hockey championship returns to Las Vegas for the first time since 2022, with the semifinals set for April 9 and the title game on April 11. After a week-long break following the regional finals, the four surviving programs will face off under the neon lights of the city.

The Final Four

• Michigan – No. 1 seed and a record‑setting 29th Frozen Four appearance, hunting its 10th national title, the first since 1998.
• Denver – Seeking a record 11th championship in its 20th Frozen Four, the Pioneers have reached the semifinals four of the last five seasons.
• Wisconsin – The Badgers earned a spot by capitalizing on a balanced defensive corps and a potent power‑play.
• North Dakota – Making its first Frozen Four since the 2016 title run, the Fighting Hawks look to recapture past glory.

Road to Las Vegas

Denver secured its berth with a decisive 6‑2 victory over defending champion Western Michigan in the West Regional final at Colorado’s Blue Arena. Michigan edged Minnesota Duluth 4‑3 in the Albany Regional, while Wisconsin and North Dakota emerged from their respective regionals in Worcester and Sioux Falls.

Broadcast Details

The semifinals and championship will be aired nationally on ESPN2 and TBS, with streaming available via the NCAA’s official platform. Prime‑time windows begin at 7 p.m. ET on April 9, followed by a 9 p.m. ET slot for the final on April 11.

With the nation’s top NHL prospects on display, the stage is set for a dramatic showdown that could reshape the sport’s power structure for years to come.