The 2026 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four Championship will feature a historic showdown between Wisconsin and Denver on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The puck is scheduled to drop at 5:30 PM ET (2:30 PM local time), with the broadcast airing live on ESPN. Wisconsin advanced after a 2-1 victory over North Dakota, while Denver secured its spot in a heart-pounding 4-3 double-overtime win against Michigan.

Semifinal Recap: How They Got There

Here’s the semifinal recap for the Frozen Four. Some awesome hockey on Friday night. 

• Wisconsin 2, North Dakota 1: The Badgers stunned the Fighting Hawks with two goals in just 27 seconds during the first period and held off a late-game surge to punch their ticket to the final.
• Denver 4, Michigan 3 (2OT): In an instant classic, Kent Anderson scored the game-winner at 7:25 of the second overtime. Pioneers goalie Johnny Hicks was the hero of the night with 49 saves.

2026 Frozen Four Championship Preview: The Race for 11

• Denver (No. 2 Regional Seed): The Pioneers are looking to make history by winning their 11th national title, which would break the all-time record.
• Wisconsin (No. 12 Seed): The Badgers are the ultimate “Cinderella” story of the 2026 tournament, entering the Frozen Four as a double-digit seed and looking to capture their first championship since 2006.

How to Watch: TV and Streaming Schedule

• Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
• Time: 5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT
• Channel: ESPN
• Streaming: ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, FuboTV
• Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV

2026 College Hockey Resources

2026 Frozen Four Championship FAQ

Question: Who is playing in the 2026 Frozen Four championship? Answer: The championship game features the Wisconsin Badgers vs. the Denver Pioneers.

Question: Where is the 2026 Frozen Four being held? Answer: The 2026 Frozen Four is taking place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Question: What channel is the NCAA hockey championship on? Answer: The game will be broadcast live on ESPN and available for streaming on ESPN+.

Laurie Marion is a dedicated hockey and college football enthusiast on the Sports Brackets team. A lifelong Boston Bruins fan and proud supporter of the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Big Ten, she covers schedules, brackets, playoffs, and more with passion and expertise.