The National Collegiate Roller Hockey Association proudly announces the 2026 National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships will be held at the Brightspeed Ice Park in Springfield, Missouri. The event will be held April 15-19, 2026, and will bring over 50 active club teams plus alumni teams from across the United States in every NCRHA division together to compete for the title of National Collegiate Roller Hockey Champions.

The 2026 Championships will be hosted by the NCRHA, in conjunction with Springfield Sports Commission, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Visit Springfield, and USA Roller Hockey. This marks the 4^th time the Championships have been held in Missouri, with the last one being held in Independence, MO in 2015. All games will be broadcast live on NCRHA.tv and available via app and web on smartphones, tablets, Roku, Firestick, and Apple TV.

Teams will represent each of the five conferences of the NCRHA, and each conference will receive an automatic bid to place one team in each division. The rest of the field will be selected at-large from around the country by the NCRHA Selection Committee on “Selection Monday,” March 9, 2026.

The typical format for most divisions includes three round robin games for each team, followed by a single elimination bracket round leading up to the National Championship games. A complete listing of the colleges and universities that will be represented, round robin pools and the game schedule will be available on the NCRHA website, www.NCRHA.org, in March 2026.

As the event nears, the NCRHA website will feature a dedicated section with event details. This will include block schedule, team invitations (bids), and travel information such as airport, hotel, rental car, local attractions, etc. The NCRHA and Visit Springfield will be working together to provide excellent local hotel options for teams and fans that will be available through an online booking system. Teams MAY NOT book hotel rooms through any source other than the NCRHA-approved booking engine, as all team hotel bookings must go through the official booking system for the event. Hotel information will be posted by the end of January 2026 and an announcement will be made to all teams when the system is available.

Springfield, Missouri - a truly authentic place where nature, culture and community come together in unique ways. Here you don't choose between urban excitement and the great outdoors - you get both with hidden gems around every corner! From incredible food and local shops to rich history, scenic hiking trails, massive underground caves, and endless rivers perfect for kayaking, Springfield is naturally original - offering something for everyone.

Athletes and spectators alike will enjoy Springfield’s one-of-a-kind attractions, led by the original Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World—Missouri’s number one tourist destination drawing millions each year. Known as the “Grandaddy of All Outdoor Stores,” the campus features Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium, an award-winning, 350,000-square-foot experience that includes a 1.5-million-gallon aquarium with 35,000 live animals and immersive wildlife galleries showcasing the world’s greatest collection of record-setting game animals. Located alongside Bass Pro Shops’ national headquarters, this iconic destination has been recognized as “America’s Best Aquarium” six times by USA TODAY readers, honored by Newsweek’s Readers’ Choice Awards, and accredited by the AZA. Together, Bass Pro Shops and Wonders of Wildlife anchor Springfield as America’s Conservation Capital in the heart of the Ozark Mountains. Click here for more information about Springfield: https://www.springfieldmo.org/

Brightspeed Ice Park is a premier two-sheet facility located in downtown Springfield, Missouri. The venue features two full NHL-sized rinks with seating for up to 2,000 spectators, modern locker rooms, a pro shop, concessions, and flexible meeting and event spaces. It serves as home ice for Missouri State and Drury University hockey, youth hockey, figure skating, and roller derby, underscoring its versatility for tournaments and special events.

Situated in Springfield’s vibrant Jordan Valley Park district, the Ice Park is surrounded by hotels, restaurants, and entertainment options, offering visiting teams and fans a first-class competition venue paired with the convenience of walkable amenities. Click here for more information about Brightspeed Ice Park: https://www.parkboard.org/IcePark

The NCRHA is the recognized national governing body of collegiate level roller hockey in the United States. The NCRHA is sanctioned by USA Roller Hockey.

For more information, stay tuned to www.NCRHA.org throughout the season