ESPN Highlights NCAA College Hockey with Expansive 2026-27 Schedule

Coverage includes over 500 games and culminates with both Men's and Women's Frozen Four events.

ESPN has announced a full slate of comprehensive coverage for the upcoming 2026-27 college hockey season.

What's Happening:

  • ESPN has announced a full slate of coverage for the upcoming 2026-27 college hockey season, featuring an extensive lineup of games that culminate in exclusive presentations of the Women’s and Men’s NCAA Frozen Four tournaments.
  • Fans can expect over 500 games, including key matchups in the prestigious ECAC Hockey and Hockey East conferences.
  • The season kicks off on Thursday, November 19, and will include more than 500 games broadcast across ESPN networks.
  • Key men’s matchups include the likes of No. 10 Providence versus Massachusetts on November 19 and UConn against Boston College on February 12, both airing on ESPNU.
  • In women’s action, last year’s NCAA Women’s Frozen Four participant, No. 5 Northeastern, will face reigning champions No. 11 UConn on January 22, with coverage on ESPNU.
  • ESPN+ will also stream numerous games involving top-ranked teams such as No. 13 Yale and No. 10 Clarkson throughout the season.
  • The season will peak with the Women’s Frozen Four from March 21 to 23, 2027, in Duluth, Minnesota, and the Men’s Frozen Four from April 8 to 10, 2027, in Washington, D.C.
  • This season marks the sixth consecutive year of ESPN's postseason coverage for women’s hockey and the 31st year for men’s.
  • Fans can enjoy play-by-play from experienced commentators such as John Buccigross and Jason Ross Jr., with analysis by former champions and Olympic medalists.

The Full Schedule:

Thu, Nov 19

6 p.m.

Men’s NCAA College Hockey
No. 10 Providence 
at Massachusetts
John Buccigross, Colby Cohen 

ESPNU

Fri, Jan 22

5:30 p.m.

Women’s NCAA College HockeyNo. 5 Northeastern at No. 11 UConn
Jason Ross Jr., Madison Packer 

ESPNU

Fri, Feb 12

7:30 p.m.

Men’s NCAA College HockeyUConn at Boston College
Buccigross, Cohen 

ESPNU

Sat, Mar 6

1 p.m.

Women’s NCAA College HockeyHockey East Women’s Hockey Championship
Ross Jr., Angela Ruggiero 

ESPNEWS

2026-27 Women’s College Hockey Ranked Matchups Digital Schedule:

Date

Time (ET)

Game

Where to Watch

Fri, Nov 13

5:50 p.m.

No. 13 Yale at No. 10 Clarkson

ESPN+

Fri, Nov 20

3 p.m.

No. 8 Colgate at No. 14 Cornell

ESPN+

Fri, Nov 20

5:50 p.m.

No. 4 Princeton at No. 10 Clarkson

ESPN+

Sat, Nov 21

2:50 p.m.

No. 6 Quinnipiac at No. 10 Clarkson

ESPN+

Sat, Nov 21

3 p.m.

No. 14 Cornell at No. 8 Colgate

ESPN+

Fri, Nov 27

3 p.m.

No. 13 Yale at No. 6 Quinnipiac

ESPN+

Sat, Nov 28

4 p.m.

No. 5 Northeastern at No. 14 Cornell

ESPN+

Sun, Nov 29

2 p.m.

No. 5 Northeastern at No. 14 Cornell

ESPN+

Thu, Dec 3

6 p.m.

No. 15 Boston College at No. 5 Northeastern

ESPN+

Fri, Dec 4

6 p.m.

No. 14 Cornell at No. 10 Clarkson

ESPN+

Sat, Dec 5

12:05 p.m.

No. 5 Northeastern at No. 15 Boston College

ESPN+

Sat, Dec 5

3 p.m.

No. 8 Colgate at No. 10 Clarkson

ESPN+

Wed, Dec 9

6 p.m.

No. 7 Penn State at No. 4 Princeton

ESPN+

Fri, Jan 1

2 p.m.

No. 1 Ohio State at No. 13 Yale

ESPN+

Sat, Jan 2

2 p.m.

No. 1 Ohio State at No. 13 Yale

ESPN+

Tue, Jan 5

6 p.m.

No. 5 Northeastern at No. 13 Yale

ESPN+

Sat, Jan 9

3 p.m.

No. 10 Clarkson at No. 13 Yale

ESPN+

Fri, Jan 15

6 p.m.

No. 13 Yale at No. 8 Colgate

ESPN+

Fri, Jan 15

6 p.m.

No. 4 Princeton at No. 6 Quinnipiac

ESPN+

Sat, Jan 16

3 p.m.

No. 13 Yale at No. 14 Cornell

ESPN+

Sat, Jan 16

3 p.m.

No. 6 Quinnipiac at No. 4 Princeton

ESPN+

Fri, Jan 22

3 p.m.

No. 10 Clarkson at No. 8 Colgate

ESPN+

Sat, Jan 23

12:05 p.m.

No. 5 Northeastern at No. 11 UConn

ESPN+

Sat, Jan 23

3 p.m.

No. 10 Clarkson at No. 14 Cornell

ESPN+

Fri, Jan 29

6 p.m.

No. 4 Princeton at No. 13 Yale

ESPN+

Sat, Jan 30

3 p.m.

No. 6 Quinnipiac at No. 13 Yale

ESPN+

Fri, Feb 5

6 p.m.

No. 6 Quinnipiac at No. 8 Colgate

ESPN+

Fri, Feb 5

6 p.m.

No. 4 Princeton at No. 14 Cornell

ESPN+

Sat, Feb 6

3 p.m.

No. 4 Princeton at No. 8 Colgate

ESPN+

Sat, Feb 6

3 p.m.

No. 6 Quinnipiac at No. 14 Cornell

ESPN+

Fri, Feb 12

6 p.m.

No. 10 Clarkson at No. 6 Quinnipiac

ESPN+

Fri, Feb 12

6 p.m.

No. 14 Cornell at No. 13 Yale

ESPN+

Sat, Feb 13

12:05 p.m.

No. 15 Boston College at No. 5 Northeastern

ESPN+

Sat, Feb 13

3 p.m.

No. 10 Clarkson at No. 4 Princeton

ESPN+

Sat, Feb 13

3 p.m.

No. 8 Colgate at No. 13 Yale

ESPN+

Thu, Feb 18

6 p.m.

No. 15 Boston College at No. 11 UConn

ESPN+

Sat, Feb 20

12:05 p.m.

No. 11 UConn at No. 5 Northeastern

ESPN+

2026-27 Men’s College Hockey Ranked Matchups Digital Schedule:

Date

Time (ET)

Game

Where to Watch

Fri, Nov 13

7 p.m.

No. 11 Dartmouth at No. 5 Quinnipiac

ESPN+

Fri, Nov 13

7 p.m.

No. 15 Merrimack at No. 10 Providence

ESPN+

Sat, Nov 14

7 p.m.

No. 10 Providence at No. 15 Merrimack

ESPN+

Wed, Nov 18

7 p.m.

No. 5 Quinnipiac at No. 13 Boston University

ESPN+

Fri, Nov 20

7 p.m.

No. 13 Boston University at No. 15 Merrimack

ESPN+

Sat, Nov 21

6 p.m.

No. 15 Merrimack at No. 13 Boston University

ESPN+

Fri, Nov 27

3 p.m.

No. 3 Denver at No. 13 Boston University

ESPN+

Sat, Nov 28

6 p.m.

No. 3 Denver at No. 13 Boston University

ESPN+

Sun, Nov 29

2 p.m.

No. 19 Northeastern at No. 11 Dartmouth

ESPN+

Fri, Dec 4

7 p.m.

No. 13 Boston University at No. 16 Cornell

ESPN+

Sat, Dec 5

5 p.m.

No. 10 Providence at No. 20 Vermont

ESPN+

Fri, Dec 11

7 p.m.

No. 19 Northeastern at No. 13 Boston University

ESPN+

Sat, Dec 12

6 p.m.

No. 19 Northeastern at No. 13 Boston University

ESPN+

Sat, Dec 19

4 p.m.

No. 11 Dartmouth at No. 20 Vermont

ESPN+

Fri, Jan 8

7 p.m.

No. 19 Northeastern at No. 20 Vermont

ESPN+

Sat, Jan 9

TBD

No. 19 Northeastern at No. 20 Vermont

ESPN+

Sat, Jan 9

7 p.m.

No. 5 Quinnipiac at No. 11 Dartmouth

ESPN+

Fri, Jan 15

7 p.m.

No. 15 Merrimack at No. 20 Vermont

ESPN+

Sat, Jan 16

TBD

No. 15 Merrimack at No. 20 Vermont

ESPN+

Sat, Jan 16

7 p.m.

No. 16 Cornell at No. 5 Quinnipiac

ESPN+

Fri, Jan 22

7 p.m.

No. 10 Providence at No. 13 Boston University

ESPN+

Fri, Jan 22

7 p.m.

No. 19 Northeastern at No. 15 Merrimack

ESPN+

Sat, Jan 23

6 p.m.

No. 19 Northeastern at No. 15 Merrimack

ESPN+

Sat, Jan 23

6 p.m.

No. 13 Boston University at No. 10 Providence

ESPN+

Sat, Jan 23

7 p.m.

No. 11 Dartmouth at No. 16 Cornell

ESPN+

Sun, Jan 31

2 p.m.

No. 11 Dartmouth at No. 15 Merrimack

ESPN+

Fri, Feb 12

7 p.m.

No. 20 Vermont at No. 10 Providence

ESPN+

Sat, Feb 13

TBD

No. 20 Vermont at No. 10 Providence

ESPN+

Fri, Feb 19

7 p.m.

No. 19 Northeastern at No. 10 Providence

ESPN+

Fri, Feb 19

7 p.m.

No. 16 Cornell at No. 11 Dartmouth

ESPN+

Sat, Feb 20

TBD

No. 19 Northeastern at No. 10 Providence

ESPN+

Sat, Feb 27

7 p.m.

No. 20 Vermont at No. 15 Merrimack

ESPN+

Fri, Mar 5

7 p.m.

No. 19 Northeastern at No. 13 Boston University

ESPN+

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