ACHA UNVEILS OFFICIAL LOGO AND DATES FOR 2026 ACHA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
TROY, MI (Nov. 6, 2025) – The American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA), the governing body for non‐NCAA men’s and women’s hockey in the United States, today unveiled the official logo for the 2026 ACHA National Championships presented by FloHockey.
The 2026 ACHA National Championships presented by FloHockey will begin on March 12, 2026, and continue through March 22, 2026, at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights, Missouri. The Maryville University Hockey Center in Chesterfield, Missouri, will also host a limited number of men’s division pool play games during the event.
“The ACHA is elated to once again bring the National Championships back to the Heartland of Hockey,” said ACHA Executive Director Craig Barnett. “The ACHA has forged great relationships over the years with the St. Louis Sports Commission, the Centene Community Ice Center, the Maryville University Hockey Center, and the NHL’s St. Louis Blues. These vital collaborations ensure that our National Championships are well-organized and run smoothly, which we hope will provide an unforgettable experience for our players, families, and fans, as the student-athletes look to end their season with a National Championship.”
Twenty-four Men’s Division 1 teams will kick things off on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in single elimination competition while 16 Men’s Division 2 teams will get underway in pool play that same day. The National Championship game for both divisions will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Sixteen teams will compete for the Women’s Division 2 National Championship starting on Sunday, March 15, 2026, culminating in a National Championship game on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Twelve teams from Women’s Division 1 will start their quest for the National Championship on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, with the National Champion being determined on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
Finally, Men’s Division 3 will also get underway on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, with 16 teams in the field, and the National Champion will be crowned on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
The 2026 ACHA National Championships will see more than 1,500 players from 84 teams across all five ACHA divisions competing in St. Louis for 119 games over the course of 11 days.
2026 ACHA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE
Division Dates # of Teams # of Games
Men’s Division 1 March 12-17 24 23
Men’s Division 2 March 12-17 16 27
Men’s Division 3 March 18–22 16 27
Women’s Division 1 March 18-22 12 15
Women’s Division 2 March 15-19 16 27
Total Number of Teams 84
Total Number of Games 119
All games from the 2026 ACHA National Championships will be broadcast online by the ACHA’s broadcast partner and the event’s presenting sponsor, FloHockey, at www.flohockey.tv.
For information regarding the 2026 ACHA National Championships presented by FloHockey, please contact ACHA Executive Director Craig Barnett at cbarnett@achahockey.org.
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About American Collegiate Hockey Association
The American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) was founded in 1991 and is the national association for Non-NCAA Collegiate Hockey throughout the United States. Our organization of more than 460 colleges and university-affiliated teams representing 48 states provides structure, regulates operations, and promotes the sport of Hockey nationwide. With approximately 13,000 players and coaches as well as countless volunteers and game officials, the ACHA has experienced tremendous growth over the past decade and continues to be a viable option for college bound student-athletes to continue playing competitive hockey nationwide. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, the ACHA’s primary mission is to support the growth of Collegiate Hockey while emphasizing academic performance, personal development, and opportunities for regional, national, and international competition. The ACHA identifies standards which serve to unite and regulate teams at the collegiate level and entered its 35th season in September 2025. For more information, visit achahockey.org.
