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What channel is North Dakota vs. Wisconsin hockey on? Time, TV schedule, live stream for 2026 Frozen Four game
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North Dakota faces Wisconsin in the 2026 Frozen Four, marking their 174th matchup. North Dakota, the No. 2 seed, has dominated its regional games, while Wisconsin pulled off a dramatic overtime win against Michigan State.
What channel is North Dakota vs. Wisconsin hockey on? Time, TV schedule, live stream for 2026 Frozen Four game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The 2026 Frozen Four opens with a matchup of familiar foes as North Dakota and Wisconsin meet for the 174th time.
The former conference rivals, who have 14 NCAA titles between them arrived in Las Vegas via very different routes. The Fighting Hawks (29-9-1) entered the NCAA tournament as the No. 2 overall seed and dominated Merrimack and Quinnipiac in the regionals, shutting out both in comfortable victories.
The Badgers (23-12-2) cruised past Dartmouth in their NCAA opener, then pulled off perhaps the stunner of the tourney by scoring twice in the final five minutes of regulation against No. 3 seed Michigan State to force overtime, then scoring 24 seconds into OT for a 4-3 win.
Successful as both programs have been, it's been 10 years since North Dakota's last national title and 20 years since Wisconsin last hoisted the trophy.
Who will get a chance to end that drought this weekend? Here's everything you need to know to tune in and watch all the action.
What channel is North Dakota vs. Wisconsin hockey on?
- TV channel: ESPN2
- Live stream:fubo
The North Dakota vs. Wisconsin Frozen Four game will air on ESPN2 with John Buccigross and Colby Cohen on the call. Fans can also stream the game live on fubo.
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What time is North Dakota vs. Wisconsin hockey today?
- Date: Thursday, April 9
- Time: 5 p.m. ET | 4 p.m. CT
Puck drop for the North Dakota-Wisconsin national semifinal is set for 5 p.m. ET on Thursday.
The game will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Frozen Four schedule 2026
Thu., April 9: Semifinals
| Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| No. 2 North Dakota vs. Wisconsin | 5 p.m. | ESPN2, fubo |
| No. 1 Michigan vs. Denver | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN2, fubo |
Sat., April 11: Championship
| Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Semifinal winners | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN, fubo |
2026 NCAA hockey tournament scores, results
Thu., March 26: Regional semifinals
| Game |
|---|
| No. 3 Michigan State 2, UConn 1 |
| Wisconsin 5, Dartmouth 1 |
| Quinnipiac 5, Providence 2 |
| No. 2 North Dakota 3, Merrimack 0 |
Fri., March 27: Regional semifinals
| Game |
|---|
| No. 4 Western Michigan 3, Minnesota State 1 |
| No. 1 Michigan 5, Bentley 1 |
| Denver 5, Cornell 0 |
| Minnesota Duluth 3, Penn State 1 |
Sat., March 28: Regional finals
| Game |
|---|
| Wisconsin 4, No. 3 Michigan State 3 (OT) |
| No. 2 North Dakota 5, Quinnipiac 0 |
Sun., March 29: Regional finals
| Game |
|---|
| Denver 6, No. 4 Western Michigan 2 |
| No. 1 Michigan 4, Minnesota Duluth 3 |
NCAA men's hockey champions list
Here are the champions and runners-up of the last 10 NCAA men's hockey tournaments. There was no tournament in 2020 due to COVID-19.
| Year | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Western Michigan | Boston U. |
| 2024 | Denver | Boston College |
| 2023 | Quinnipiac | Minnesota |
| 2022 | Denver | Minnesota State |
| 2021 | UMass | St. Cloud State |
| 2019 | Minnesota Duluth | UMass |
| 2018 | Minnesota Duluth | Notre Dame |
| 2017 | Denver | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2016 | North Dakota | Quinnipiac |
| 2015 | Providence | Boston U. |
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What time does the North Dakota vs. Wisconsin hockey game start in the 2026 Frozen Four?
The game time for North Dakota vs. Wisconsin in the 2026 Frozen Four is not specified in the provided content.
Which channel is broadcasting the North Dakota vs. Wisconsin hockey game?
The specific channel broadcasting the North Dakota vs. Wisconsin hockey game is not mentioned in the provided content.
How did North Dakota and Wisconsin perform in their NCAA tournament games leading to the Frozen Four?
North Dakota dominated Merrimack and Quinnipiac, while Wisconsin won against Dartmouth and scored a dramatic overtime victory over Michigan State.
When was the last national title for North Dakota and Wisconsin hockey teams?
North Dakota last won a national title 10 years ago, while Wisconsin's last title was 20 years ago.
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