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Which team will end the 2025-26 NCAA men’s hockey season with a championship celebration?
This year’s tournament features a 16-team field with three Hockey East squads earning berths. Merrimack won the automatic bid, and Providence and UConn secured at-large bids.
Regional semifinal games will be played on March 26 and 27. Regional winners will advance to the Frozen Four, and the championship game will be held on April 11.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 NCAA men’s hockey tournament, including TV and streaming options for games.
How to watch NCAA men’s hockey tournament: TV channels, live streams
- TV channels: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU
- Live streams:ESPN app
NCAA men’s hockey tournament games will air nationally on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU. Every game can be streamed live on the ESPN app.
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NCAA men’s hockey tournament schedule 2026
Thursday, March 26 — Regional Semifinals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State vs. UConn | 1:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app |
| Dartmouth vs. Wisconsin | 5 p.m. | ESPNU, ESPN app |
| Providence vs. Quinnipiac | 5 p.m. | ESPN app |
| North Dakota vs. Merrimack | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app |
Friday, March 27 — Regional Semifinals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan vs. Minnesota State | 2:30 p.m. | ESPNU, ESPN app |
| Michigan vs. Bentley | 5:30 p.m. | ESPNU, ESPN app |
| Denver vs. Cornell | 6 p.m. | ESPN app |
| Minnesota Duluth vs. Penn State | 9 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app |
Saturday, March 28 — Regional Finals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live Stream |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBD |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBD |
Sunday, March 29 — Regional Finals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live Stream |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBD |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBD |
Thursday, April 9 — Semifinals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live Stream |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD | 5 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app |
| TBD vs. TBD | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app |
Saturday, April 11 —Finals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live Stream |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app |
NCAA men’s hockey tournament champions by year
Here are the last 10 tournament champions:
| Year | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Western Michigan | Boston University |
| 2024 | Denver | Boston College |
| 2023 | Quinnipiac | Minnesota |
| 2022 | Denver | Minnesota State |
| 2021 | Massachusetts | St. Cloud State |
| 2020 | No tournament (COVID-19 pandemic) | — |
| 2019 | Minnesota Duluth | Massachusetts |
| 2018 | Minnesota Duluth | Notre Dame |
| 2017 | Denver | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2016 | North Dakota | Quinnipiac |
| 2015 | Providence | Boston University |
