2026 NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey Championship: Bracket, Schedule, and Teams to Watch
The road to the 2026 NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey Championship is set, with eleven teams vying for the national title. The tournament will culminate in a championship game on March 22nd, but the journey begins with regional play starting on March 13th. Here’s a comprehensive look at the bracket, schedule, and teams competing for the coveted championship.
Regional Round – March 13-15
The regional round will kick off on Thursday, March 13th, with several key matchups. Six teams will battle for the right to advance to Saturday’s finals and a chance to compete in the Frozen Four.
Thursday, March 13th
- 6:00 p.m. ET: Yale vs. Minnesota Duluth
- 7:00 p.m. ET: UConn vs. Princeton
- 8:00 p.m. ET: Quinnipiac vs. Franklin Pierce
Saturday, March 15th
- 2:00 p.m. ET: Quinnipiac/Franklin Pierce winner vs. Wisconsin
- 2:00 p.m. ET: UConn/Princeton winner vs. Penn State
- 3:00 p.m. ET: Northeastern vs. Minnesota
- 6:00 p.m. ET: Yale/Minnesota Duluth winner vs. Ohio State
Frozen Four – March 20
The Frozen Four will be held on March 20th, featuring the winners of the regional matchups. The semifinal games will determine which two teams will compete for the national championship.
March 20th
- 4:00 p.m. ET: Semifinal Game 1
- 7:30 p.m. ET: Semifinal Game 2
National Championship – March 22
The 2026 NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey Championship will be held on Sunday, March 22nd, at 4:00 p.m. ET, crowning the national champion.
2026 National Collegiate Women’s Ice Hockey Championship Teams
- Yale
- Minnesota Duluth
- UConn
- Princeton
- Quinnipiac
- Franklin Pierce
- Wisconsin
- Penn State
- Minnesota
- Ohio State
Where to Watch
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