US Pond Hockey Championship 2026

In Minnesota, hockey is more than a game. It’s a part of life. It embodies who they are, capturing the passion, joy, and determination. The first ever pond hockey championship draws over a 120 teams to Minneapolis from across the nation, played on 25 rinks while tens of thousands of spectators cheer them on. Something all sports fans should see in person.

US Pond Hockey Championship 2026 Schedule

Thursday

4:00 pm Event Site Opens
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Open Skate

Friday

7:00 am U.S. Pond Hockey Championships Site Opens
9:00 am Opening Ceremonies on Rink (#1)
National Anthem
Ceremonial Puck Drop
9:15 am Pucks Drop at 9:15 am SHARP!
9:15 am Tournament Play
7:00 am – 6:00 pm Skate Sharpening
10:00 am – 6:00 pm Beer Garden (Last Call at 5:30 pm)

Saturday

7:00 am U.S. Pond Hockey Championships Site Opens
9:15 am Pucks Drop at 9:15 am SHARP!
9:15 am Tournament Play
7:00 am – 5:00 pm Skate Sharpening
7:00 pm Championship Sunday Field Announced

Sunday

7:00 am U.S. Pond Hockey Championships Site Opens
9:15 am Pucks Drop at 9:15 am SHARP!
9:15 am Tournament Play
7:00 am – 5:00 pm Skate Sharpening
2:15 pm 40+ Division Rink Rat Championship Game
1:15 pm Women’s Division Championship Game
3:15 pm Rink Rat Championship Game