Frozen Four Schedule: Scores, Times, TV, Bracket for NCAA Hockey Tournament

The Frozen Four is Set with Surprises in the Second Round

The NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament has reached its final stage, known as the Frozen Four. This year’s second round brought some unexpected results that have reshaped the path to the championship. One of the most notable upsets came from No. 3 national seed Michigan State, which struggled in a close 2-1 victory over UConn. Their performance was not enough to secure a spot in the next round, as they fell to Wisconsin in a thrilling overtime match, 4-3. This win sent the Badgers to face No. 2 North Dakota, who advanced after a dominant 5-0 victory over Quinnipiac.

In other regional matchups, Denver made a strong statement by defeating No. 4 Western Michigan 6-2, exacting revenge for last year’s national semifinal loss. Meanwhile, No. 1 Michigan held off Minnesota-Duluth to advance to its fourth Frozen Four in five years, showcasing their continued dominance in college hockey.

Key Details About the 2026 NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament

As the tournament progresses, fans are eager to know more about the teams participating, the schedule, and how to watch the games. Here are some essential details:

Required Reading

NCAA men’s hockey selection show recap: A breakdown of the bracket and the 2026 Frozen Four schedule.
Frozen Four schedule, scores: Information on the times and scores for the NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament.

NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament Bracket Breakdown

Here is a chronological list of the games played during the tournament:

Regional Semifinals
– Thursday, March 26
– Worcester: No. 3 Michigan State 2, UConn 1
– Worcester: Wisconsin 5, Dartmouth 1
– Sioux Falls: Quinnipiac 5, Providence 2
– Sioux Falls: No. 2 North Dakota 3, Merrimack 0

Friday, March 27
Loveland: No. 4 Western Michigan 3, Minnesota State 1
Albany: No. 1 Michigan 5, Bentley 1
Loveland: Denver 5, Cornell 0
Albany: Minnesota-Duluth 3, Penn State 1

Regional Finals
– Saturday, March 28
– Worcester Final: Wisconsin 4, No. 3 Michigan State 3 (OT)
– Sioux Falls Final: No. 2 North Dakota 5, Quinnipiac 0

Sunday, March 29
Loveland Final: Denver 6, No. 4 Western Michigan 2
Albany Final: No. 1 Michigan 4, Minnesota-Duluth 3

Frozen Four
– Thursday, April 9
– National Semifinal Game 1: No. 1 Michigan (Albany winner) vs. Denver (Loveland winner)
– National Semifinal Game 2: No. 2 North Dakota (Sioux Falls winner) vs. Wisconsin (Worcester Regional winner)

NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament National Championship
Saturday, April 11
- National Championship: Frozen Four semifinal winners

How to Watch the Frozen Four

Fans can tune in to watch the Frozen Four through several platforms:

TV Channel
– ESPN | ESPN2 | ESPNU

Streaming Options
– ESPN app
– ESPN+
– Fubo (free trial)

The opening rounds of the tournament will be broadcast on ESPN2 and ESPNU, while the championship game will air nationally on ESPN. Streaming options include the ESPN app (with a TV login) and Fubo, which carries the ESPN family of networks and offers a free trial to new subscribers. Some games will also be available exclusively on ESPN+, ESPN’s subscription streaming service.

When and Where is the Frozen Four 2026?

Men’s Frozen Four Dates
– Thursday, April 9
– Saturday, April 11

Men’s Frozen Four Location
– T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas)

The men’s Frozen Four will take place in Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena, the home of the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights. The national championship game is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, at 5:30 p.m. ET.

Teams Participating in the Frozen Four

While the exact teams in the Frozen Four will be determined after the regional finals, here are the participants in each regional bracket:

Albany Regional
– Michigan (1)
– Minnesota-Duluth
– Penn State
– Bentley

Loveland Regional
– Western Michigan (4)
– Denver
– Cornell
– Minnesota State

Sioux Falls Regional
– North Dakota (2)
– Providence
– Quinnipiac
– Merrimack

Worcester Regional
– Michigan State (3)
– Dartmouth
– Wisconsin
– Connecticut

Full Frozen Four Schedule

Here is a breakdown of the key dates for the NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament and Frozen Four:

First Round: Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27
Quarterfinals: Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29
Semifinals: Thursday, April 9 (Las Vegas)
National Championship: Saturday, April 11 (Las Vegas)

Stay tuned for more updates and exciting moments as the NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament reaches its climax.