2026 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game Takes Place at H-E-B Center

The University of North Dakota, in partnership with Ralph Engelstad Arena, H-E-B Center, and Visit Austin, announced today that H-E-B Center at Cedar Park will play host to the 2026 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game on Saturday, October 31, 2026. This special event features the University of North Dakota and Michigan State at 7:07 pm (CST).

 

“We’re looking forward to hosting a premier college hockey event that will provide an unmatched life experience for our student-athletes and offers our fans an exciting destination game weekend,” said UND Head Coach Brad Berry. “The game, featuring two premiere college hockey programs promises to be an outstanding game. We’re excited about playing a very good Michigan State team in the Live Music Capital of the World.”

 

“The U.S. Hockey Hall of Game in Austin is the type of event that we want to have both our student-athletes and fans experience,” said UND Director of Athletics Bill Chaves. “We’re excited to have the opportunity that showcases our university, hockey program, and student-athletes deep in the heart of Texas. We can’t wait for our Kelly green to takeover Austin.”

 

“We look forward to welcoming two of the top collegiate hockey programs and some of the best hockey fans in the country to Austin,” said Drew Hays, Director of the Austin Sports Commission. “For hockey enthusiasts, the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game is a “can’t miss” event and we look forward to showcasing why Austin is the perfect destination to host the event in 2026.”

 

Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Monday, November 12, 2025 at 10:00 am (CST).

An exclusive pre-sale opportunity will be available to North Dakota Champions Club members beginning on Monday, November 3, 2025, prior to the general public on-sale. Champions Club members will be provided with an exclusive pre-sale code that can be used to purchase seats before tickets are made available to others. The Champions Club pre-sale will be a sequenced process with priority given to those with the greatest number of priority points as of Wednesday, October 1^st, 2025.

Should fans seek to increase their investment in the Champions Club and improve their priority points ranking, or join the Champions Club to participate in the exclusive pre-sale opportunity should do so before Wednesday September 24^th, 2025. Val Sussex is the Director of the Champions Club and can be reached at 701.777.4078 or vals@undfoundation.org.

 

“The 2026 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game in Austin is going to be a sensational event for North Dakota hockey fans. We have a full weekend of events and activities planned to create a memorable and unique event experience for all involved in the city Where the Stars Come Out to Play,” said Jody Hodgson, General Manager at Ralph Engelstad Arena.

 

Preliminary Schedule of Events:

 

• Thursday Night Gathering – Thursday evening, October 29
• Nodak Golf Tournament at the Avery Ranch Golf Club– Friday morning, October 30
• NoDak Palooza at Austin City Limits Live (ACL Live)  – Friday evening, October 30
• Pregame Party – Saturday afternoon, October 31
• 2026 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game – Saturday, October 31 at 7:07 pm (CST)

“We’re looking forward to playing in the Hall of Fame Game and our trip to Austin. It promises to be an outstanding matchup between two storied college hockey programs that combined, have won 11 NCAA National Championships. We’re honored to be a part of this fantastic event,” said Adam Nightingale, Head Coach of the Michigan State Spartans.

 

Please visit the official event webpage at theralph.com/austin for more information on Austin, H-E-B Center, tickets, events, hotels, and travel.