The 2026 ACHA National Championships presented by FloHockey will be played from March 12th-22nd at Centene Community Ice Center. 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.
Starting on Thursday, March 12, twenty-four Men's Division 1 teams will play in single elimination competition, while sixteen Men's Division 2 teams will face off in pool play. The National Championship for both divisions will be held on Tuesday, March 17.
Sixteen Women's Division 2 teams will start facing off for the National Championship on Sunday, March 15, with the National Championship game to take place on Thursday, March 19.
Twelve Women's Division 1 teams will start their quest for the National Championship on Wednesday, March 18, with the National Champion being determined on Sunday, March 22.
Also starting on Wednesday, March 18, there will be sixteen Men's Division 3 teams playing for the National Champion title, with the National Championship being held on Sunday, March 22.
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 about ACHA, please visit www.achahockey.org
