The 2027 NCAA Frozen Four heads to Washington, D.C. The national semifinals and championship of Division I men’s college hockey will be played at Capital One Arena on April 9 and April 11, 2027, capping a 16-team tournament that opens with four regionals in late March. Here is the full schedule, the regional sites, how the bracket is built, and a printable you can fill in once the field is set.
2027 Frozen Four: Quick Facts
- National semifinals: Friday, April 9, 2027
- National championship: Sunday, April 11, 2027
- Host: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
- Field: 16 teams, single elimination
- Regionals: March 25-28, 2027 (Fargo, Springfield, Bridgeport, Loveland)
- Selection Sunday: mid-March 2027 (bracket revealed)
2027 Frozen Four Schedule
| Round | Date | Site |
|---|---|---|
| Regionals (Round of 16 & Elite Eight) | March 25-28, 2027 | Fargo, Springfield, Bridgeport, Loveland |
| National Semifinals (Frozen Four) | Friday, April 9, 2027 | Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. |
| National Championship | Sunday, April 11, 2027 | Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. |
2027 Regional Sites (March 25-28)
| Regional | Arena | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fargo | Scheels Arena | Fargo, ND |
| Springfield | MassMutual Center | Springfield, MA |
| Bridgeport | Total Mortgage Arena | Bridgeport, CT |
| Loveland | Blue Arena | Loveland, CO |
Each regional is a four-team bracket. The 16 teams play down over the March 25-28 window until one team from each regional advances to the Frozen Four in Washington.
How the 2027 Field Is Set
The bracket is revealed on Selection Sunday in mid-March. The six conference tournament champions earn automatic bids, and the remaining spots are filled by at-large selections based on the PairWise Rankings, the metric the NCAA committee uses to mirror its selection criteria. Teams are then seeded and placed into the four regionals, with an eye toward competitive balance and attendance.
Printable 2027 Frozen Four Bracket
Want to fill out your own bracket? We will post a printable 16-team 2027 NCAA hockey tournament bracket as soon as the field is announced in March, so you can track every regional through to the Frozen Four. Bookmark this page and check back on Selection Sunday.
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2027 Frozen Four FAQ
When is the 2027 Frozen Four?
The national semifinals are Friday, April 9, 2027 and the national championship is Sunday, April 11, 2027, both at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Where is the 2027 Frozen Four?
Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. hosts the 2027 Frozen Four.
How many teams are in the NCAA hockey tournament?
Sixteen teams make the field. Six earn automatic bids as conference tournament champions, and the rest are at-large selections based on the PairWise Rankings.
When are the 2027 regionals?
The four regionals are played March 25-28, 2027 in Fargo, Springfield, Bridgeport, and Loveland. One team from each advances to the Frozen Four.
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