Schedule of Events
Witness the thrill of the action for FREE! The U.S. Pond Hockey Championships welcomes spectators of all ages to cheer on the competitors. Enjoy free parking and soak in the electric atmosphere of the event. Dress warmly for the winter weather and grab some refreshments from the concessions. Come experience the unique energy of this beloved community tradition!
THURSDAY
JANUARY 22, 2026
| 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Welcome Party & Player Check In presented by Leinenkugel |
| 9:00 pm | Event Site Closes |
*Schedule Subject to Change
FRIDAY
JANUARY 23, 2026
| 7:00 am | U.S. Pond Hockey Championships Site Opens |
| 7:00 am - 5:00 pm | Player Check-In Open |
| 7:00 am - 5:00 pm | Food + Concession Areas Open |
| 7:00 am - 5:00 pm | Skate Sharpening by Sparx Hockey |
| 7:30 am - 6:30 pm | HOTEL GUEST SHUTTLE : Courtyard Bloomington / Nokomis |
| Departs every 30 minutes | |
| 8:00 am | Pucks Drop at 8:00 am SHARP! |
| 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Tournament Play |
| 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Red Bull Light the Lamp |
| 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | Leinie Lodge Open : BEER (Last Call 5:30 pm) |
| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | HAPPY HOUR : $1 OFF BEER |
| 6:00 pm | Event Site Closes |
*Schedule Subject to Change
SATURDAY
JANUARY 24, 2026
| 6:30 am - 6:30 pm | HOTEL GUEST SHUTTLE : Courtyard Bloomington / Nokomis |
| Departs every 30 minutes | |
| 7:00 am | U.S. Pond Hockey Championships Site Opens |
| 7:00 am - 5:00 pm | Food + Concession Areas Open |
| 7:00 am - 4:00 pm | Skate Sharpening by Sparx Hockey |
| 8:00 am | Pucks Drop at 8:00 am SHARP! |
| 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Tournament Play |
| 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | Leinin Lodge Open : BEER (Last Call 5:30) |
| 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Red Bull Light the Lamp |
| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | HAPPY HOUR : $1 OFF BEER |
| 6:00 pm | Event Site Closes |
| by 8:00 pm | Golden Championship Sunday Field Announced |
*Schedule Subject to Change
SUNDAY
JANUARY 25, 2026
| 6:30 am - 6:30 pm | HOTEL GUEST SHUTTLE : Courtyard Bloomington / Nokomis |
| Departs every 30 minutes | |
| 8:00 am | U.S. Pond Hockey Championships Site Opens |
| 7:00 am - 2:00 pm | Food + Concession Areas Open |
| 7:00 am - 2:00 pm | Skate Sharpening by Let's Play Hockey |
| 8:00 am - 2:00 pm | Championship Sunday |
| 8:00 am | Pucks Drop at 8:00 am SHARP! |
| 8:00 am - 2:00 pm | Tournament Play |
| 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Red Bull Light the Lamp |
| 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Leinin Lodge Open : BEER (Last Call 1:30) |
| 1:15 pm | Championship Games |
| 3:00 pm | Event Site Closes |
*Schedule Subject to Change
Photo release: Please be aware that by attending the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships, you consent to your voice and/or likeness being used, without compensation, in video and photo for exploitation in any and all media, whether now known or hereafter devised, for eternity, and you release Pond Hockey Classic., its successors, assigns, and licensees from any liability whatsoever of any nature.
