2026 NAHL Robertson Cup Kicks Off Today

May 15, 2026

The North American Hockey League (NAHL) has announced the schedule for the 2026 Robertson Cup National Championship. The event will be played at Fogerty Ice Arena in Blaine, Minnesota from May 15-19, 2026. The Robertson Cup is awarded to the national playoff champion of the NAHL.

The Race to the Robertson Cup has been finalized as the four Division finalists have punched their ticket to Blaine, Minnesota. The four teams have advanced to the Robertson Cup Semifinals and will kick off play on May 15, 2026. The Semifinal round of play consists of a best-of-three series. The National Championship game will be a winner-take-all matchup.

Tickets and Scout Passes are on sale now! Make sure to secure your tickets to the event. 14 Minnesota natives will be lacing up for the annual tournament. Read more about the schedule below and where the Minnesota native played.

In addition this year you can bid on the Robertson Cup game pucks! The online auction will start today and run through Thursday, May 21, 2026 till 5:00 PM CDT.

2026 Robertson Cup National Championship Schedule

Friday, May 15, 2026 - Game One

#1 Maryland Black Bears vs. #4 Lone Star Brahmas | 4:00 PM CDT

#2 Austin Bruins vs. #3 Minnesota Wilderness| 7:30 PM CDT

Saturday, May 16, 2026 - Game Two

#4 Lone Star Brahmas vs. #1 Maryland Black Bears | 4:00 PM CDT

#3 Minnesota Wilderness vs. #2 Austin Bruins | 7:30 PM CDT

Sunday, May 17, 2026 - Game Three*

#1 Maryland Black Bears vs. #4 Lone Star Brahmas | 3:00 PM CDT*

#2 Austin Bruins vs. #3 Minnesota Wilderness | 6:30 PM CDT*

* if necessary

2026 Robertson Cup National Championship

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 7:00 PM CDT

Overtime Procedure: During all Robertson Cup Championship games, if the score is tied after three periods of play the following overtime procedure shall take place. Teams shall return to their dressing room and the ice shall be resurfaced. A fifteen-minute intermission shall take place. A twenty-minute, sudden death, overtime period shall be played with five skaters a side. The game shall terminate upon a goal being scored and the Club scoring declared the winner. If no goal is scored, the same procedure as above shall be repeated until a winner has been determined.

Minnesota Natives Playing at the Robertson Cup:

Minnesota Wilderness:

Avery Anderson, Orono High

River Freeman, Hermantown High

Jackson Reeves, Hill-Murrary School

Joseph Luger, Hill-Murrary School

Landon Cottingham, Hill-Murrary School

Owen Smith, Maple Grove High

Matt Hauser, Rogers High

Ryan Gerlich, Brainerd High

Deegan Hoffbauer, Northstar Christian Academy

Lone Star Brahmas: