Where to watch NCAA hockey regionals: Full schedule, times, channels, live streams for men's college games

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The Frozen Four is coming to Sin City in 2026, marking the first time college hockey's biggest stage will shine under the neon lights of the Las Vegas Strip. For the 16 teams entering the field, the tournament represents the ultimate crossroads — a high-stakes showcase for the next generation of NHL talent and a final shot at immortality for the seniors playing their last competitive minutes.

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While every player’s path to this point is different, they all share a singular ambition: to etch their name into the sport’s history. In a tournament defined by single-elimination chaos, a single weekend of brilliance is all it takes to turn a season into a legacy, culminating in a battle for the national title at T-Mobile Arena.

Western Michigan enters as the reigning champion after capturing its first national title in 2025. Denver remains a looming threat after winning in 2024 and 2022, while programs like Quinnipiac and UMass — champions in 2023 and 2021, respectively — are once again back in the hunt.

The top seed in the tournament is the Michigan Wolverines, who put together a dominant 29-7-1 season to claim the No. 1 overall spot. North Dakota, Michigan State, and Western Michigan round out the top four seeds, each aiming to navigate their respective regions to punch their ticket to Las Vegas.

By mid-April, one team will be remembered forever in college hockey lore.

The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch the 2026 NCAA hockey regionals.

How to watch 2026 NCAA hockey regionals

  • TV channel: ESPN2, ESPNU
  • Live stream:ESPN App

Fans can watch the 2026 NCAA hockey regionals on ESPN2 and ESPNU, with six of the eight games being aired nationally on the platform, with the other two exclusively on the ESPN App. See the full game schedule below.

The final, which is on April 11, will be broadcast on ESPN. Those looking to live stream the games can via the ESPN App.

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NCAA hockey tournament 2026 schedule, scores

Regionals

Thursday, March 26

RegionalGame Time (ET)TV / StreamWorcesterNo. 3 Michigan State 2, UConn 1——Sioux FallsQuinnipiac 5, Providence 2——WorcesterWisconsin 5, Dartmouth 1——Sioux FallsNo. 2 North Dakota vs. Merrimack8:30 p.m.ESPN2, ESPN App

Friday, March 27

RegionalGameTime (ET)TV/StreamLovelandNo. 4 Western Michigan vs. Minnesota State2:00 p.m.ESPNU, ESPN AppAlbanyNo. 1 Michigan vs. Bentley5:30 p.m.ESPNU, ESPN AppLovelandDenver vs. Cornell6:00 p.m.ESPN AppAlbanyMinnesota Duluth vs. Penn State9:00 p.m.ESPN2, ESPN App

Saturday, March 28

RegionalGame / MatchupTime (ET) / StatusTV / StreamWorcesterRegional Final: No. 3 Michigan State vs. WisconsinTBDESPN AppSioux FallsRegional Final: TBD vs. QuinnipiacTBDESPN App

Sunday, March 29

RegionalGame / MatchupTime (ET) / StatusTV / StreamAlbanyRegional Final: TBD vs. TBDTBDESPN AppLovelandRegional Final: TBD vs. TBDTBDESPN App

Men’s Frozen Four

DateGameTime (ET)TV/Live streamThursday, April 9TBD vs. TBDTBDESPN2, ESPN AppThursday, April 9TBD vs. TBDTBDESPN2, ESPN AppSaturday, April 12Championship7:30 p.m.ESPN, ESPN App

NCAA hockey tournament bracket 2026

Michigan earned the No. 1 overall seed after posting a 29-7-1 record throughout the season. North Dakota, Michigan State and Western Michigan earned the two, three and four seeds, respectively.

Here's a look at the bracket broken down by region:

  • Albany Region
    • No. 1 Michigan
    • Minnesota Duluth
    • Penn State
    • Bentley
  • Sioux Falls Region
    • No. 2 North Dakota
    • Providence
    • Quinnipiac
    • Merrimack
  • Worcester Region
    • No. 3 Michigan State
    • Dartmouth
    • Wisconsin
    • UConn
  • Loveland Region
    • No. 4 Western Michigan
    • Denver
    • Cornell
    • Minnesota State

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