The NGHL provides a supplementary schedule to full-season teams, and well-run, competitive events for 10U through 19U at Tier I and Tier II levels. To help in your planning, we're sharing the NGHL 2026-27 event schedule.
NGHL Members: For membership, we require a commitment to a schedule where each team attends at least 2 events, plays 5 games per event, and participates in the NGHL National Championship weekend. From an admin perspective, the workload will be lighter with a guaranteed multi-event schedule providing simplicity and efficiency. Learn more.
Guest teams are welcome at all events except Championships. The NGHL events are stay-to-play.
QUESTIONS? Email us at info@nghlhockey.com
Red Division events have a 5-game guarantee. Guest teams are welcome to participate with approval before registering. New for 2026-27, our Michigan event will be tournament style.
NGHL DAWG DAZE, August 28-30, 2026 • Cromwell, CT
NGHL FALL CLASSIC, October 10-12, 2026 • Syracuse, NY
NGHL ANN ARBOR, November 13-15, 2026 • Ann Arbor, MI
NGHL WINTER CLASSIC, January 16-18, 2027 • Newington, CT
NGHL CHAMPIONSHIP, January 29-31, 2027 • Rockland, MA
The Blue Division hosts teams across multiple levels. Schedules are built to ensure competitive games. All Blue Division events have a 5-game guarantee in a Round Robin format with Finals. Guest teams are welcome to participate in all Blue Division events except Championships.
Please note the date change for the NGHL Labor Day Challenge. It will run from Friday, September 4, to Sunday, September 6, 2026.
NGHL LABOR DAY CHALLENGE, September 4-6, 2026 (Friday-Sunday) • Cromwell, CT
NGHL PITTSBURGH SHOWCASE, October 10-12, 2026 • Pittsburgh, PA
NGHL ANN ARBOR, November 13-15, 2026 • Ann Arbor, MI
NGHL MLK WINTER CLASSIC, January 16-18, 2027 • Haverhill, MA
NGHL CHAMPIONSHIP, BLUE DIVISION, February 13-15, 2027 • Chicago, IL
We know travel can be difficult with younger players, so the NGHL hosts events that support mid/west teams and east coast teams. Futures Division events have a 5-game guarantee in a Round Robin format with Finals. Guest teams are welcome to participate in all Blue Division events except Championships.
Next season, the Championship will move to the President's Day weekend and be relocated to Chicago.
NGHL LABOR DAY CHALLENGE, September 4-6, 2026 (Friday-Sunday) • Cromwell, CT
NGHL FALL CLASSIC, WEST, October 10-12, 2026 • Chicago, IL
NGHL FALL CLASSIC, EAST, October 16-18, 2026 • Utica, NY
NGHL MILE HIGH INVITATIONAL, November 27-29, 2026 • Denver, CO
NGHL WINTER CLASSIC, January 1-3, 2027 • Princeton, NJ
NGHL CHAMPIONSHIP, FUTURES, February 13-15, 2027 • Chicago, IL
The NGHL provides college exposure opportunities for players looking to take their hockey career to the next level. Our camps focus on honing skills and places your skater in direct contact with college coaches.
