Passes on Sale for 2026 NAHL Showcase

The North American Hockey League (NAHL) has announced passes have gone on sale for the 2026 NAHL Showcase.

The “Greatest Show on Ice” returns to Blaine, Minnesota as the North American Hockey League’s 2026 Showcase will be held from September 23-26, 2026. This year’s showcase features each NAHL team participating in three out-of-division games, with the United States National Team Development Program (USNTDP) joining the annual event and facing NAHL teams. 

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This tournament is one of hockey’s most prominent and popular events for the entire season and has become known as the “Greatest Show on Ice.” Having every NAHL team in the building for scouts across the country to come watch the league’s athletes have become a cornerstone for the hockey scouting community. The yearly event brings together every NCAA program and NHL team for their first look at some of the best and brightest hockey talent North America has to offer.

“Everyone looks forward to the ‘Greatest Show On Ice’ where so many great players get to compete in front of so many NCAA coaches and NHL scouts," said NAHL Commissioner and President Mark Frankenfeld. “The competition and skill is very high, players will earn commitments during the event or get placed on a ‘must watch list’. With so much hockey under one roof, the NAHL Showcase truly earns its reputation as the Greatest Show on Ice."

Check out the 2026 NAHL Showcase Schedule 

With over 400 NCAA commitments so far in the 2025-26 season, the league has now set a standard of 300+ NCAA commitments in the last 10 years. The NAHL has become a stepping stone for athletes looking to play NCAA hockey. Out of the college commitments the league has seen this past season, 54% of those commitments are NCAA Division I. Leading up to the 2026 NHL Draft, nine athletes with NAHL ties are featured on the NHL Central Scouting Final Rankings.

For more information on the NAHL Showcase, including schedule, hotels, rental cars, and arena information, visit www.nahl.com/showcase. 

All 55 NAHL Showcase games will be broadcasted live and in HD on NAHLTV.

Alongside the NAHL teams, over 100 Tier I programs will call Blaine, Minnesota home that weekend. The NAHL Showcase marks the opening weekend of the T1ER season for the 14U, 15U, 16U, and 18U divisions, and will feature elite T1ER talent from across the country, along with high-level guest teams from various top Tier I leagues, including programs from Minnesota’s High Performance (HP) program, all flocking to the state for this premier event. Additionally, the weekend will serve as the second league weekend for the FALL League.

The North American Hockey League (NAHL) is one of only two USA Hockey-sanctioned, tuition-free junior leagues in the United States, alongside the United States Hockey League (USHL). The NAHL develops young men through elite hockey competition, comprehensive training, and unmatched exposure. The NAHL provides a proven pathway to college hockey and beyond, preparing athletes for success both on and off the ice.