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Frozen Four TV, Live Stream Schedule 2026: How to Watch NCAA Hockey Semifinals, Championship
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The Frozen Four 2026 NCAA men's hockey semifinals feature North Dakota facing Wisconsin on Thursday. Both teams advanced after impressive victories in earlier rounds.
Frozen Four 2026
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The Frozen Four has arrived. The best teams in the country will face off in the semifinal round of the 2026 NCAA men's hockey tournament on Thursday.
The first game of the night will be a battle between North Dakota and Wisconsin. North Dakota shut out Merrimack and Quinnipiac in the previous rounds, while Wisconsin took down Dartmouth and Michigan State.
Later in the evening, Michigan and Denver will fight for the final spot in the championship game. Will the Wolverines or Pioneers survive and advance at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas?
Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 NCAA men's hockey tournament, including TV and streaming options for the Frozen Four.
How to watch Frozen Four: TV channels, live streams
Frozen Four games will air nationally on ESPN (championship) and ESPN2 (semifinals). Every game can be streamed live on fubo and the ESPN app.
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NCAA men's hockey tournament schedule, results 2026
Thursday, March 26 — Regional Semifinals
| Game |
|---|
| Michigan State 2, UConn 1 |
| Wisconsin 5, Dartmouth 1 |
| Quinnipiac 5, Providence 2 |
| North Dakota 3, Merrimack 0 |
Friday, March 27 — Regional Semifinals
| Game |
|---|
| Western Michigan 3, Minnesota State 1 |
| Michigan 5, Bentley 1 |
| Denver 5, Cornell 0 |
| Minnesota Duluth 3, Penn State 1 |
Saturday, March 28 — Regional Finals
| Game |
|---|
| Wisconsin 4, Michigan State 3 (OT) |
| North Dakota 5, Quinnipiac 0 |
Sunday, March 29 — Regional Finals
| Game |
|---|
| Denver 6, Western Michigan 2 |
| Michigan 4, Minnesota Duluth 3 |
**Thursday, April 9 —**Semifinals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live Stream |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota vs. Wisconsin | 5 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, fubo |
| Michigan vs. Denver | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN app, fubo |
**Saturday, April 11 —**Finals
NCAA men's hockey tournament champions by year
Here are the last 10 tournament champions:
| Year | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Western Michigan | Boston University |
| 2024 | Denver | Boston College |
| 2023 | Quinnipiac | Minnesota |
| 2022 | Denver | Minnesota State |
| 2021 | Massachusetts | St. Cloud State |
| 2020 | No tournament (COVID-19 pandemic) | — |
| 2019 | Minnesota Duluth | Massachusetts |
| 2018 | Minnesota Duluth | Notre Dame |
| 2017 | Denver | Minnesota Duluth |
| 2016 | North Dakota | Quinnipiac |
| 2015 | Providence | Boston University |
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Q&A
What teams are playing in the Frozen Four 2026 semifinals?
North Dakota and Wisconsin are competing in the Frozen Four 2026 semifinals.
When are the Frozen Four 2026 semifinals taking place?
The Frozen Four 2026 semifinals are scheduled for Thursday.
How did North Dakota and Wisconsin reach the Frozen Four 2026?
North Dakota advanced by shutting out Merrimack and Quinnipiac, while Wisconsin defeated Dartmouth and Michigan State.
Where can I watch the Frozen Four 2026 live stream?
The Frozen Four 2026 can be watched live on various sports networks and streaming platforms, specific details can be found on sports broadcasting websites.
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