Boston College and Boston University Face Off in Beanpot Championship

It's the 300th edition of the Battle of Commonwealth Ave. rivalry between the two hockey powerhouses.

Feb. 9, 2026 at 7:31pm

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No. 14 Boston College and Boston University will face off tonight at TD Garden for the 2026 Beanpot hockey tournament championship. This marks the second year in a row the Eagles and Terriers have met in the Beanpot final, with BU winning last year before making a run to the Frozen Four. The 300th edition of the Battle of Commonwealth Ave. rivalry will be on full display, with BU holding a slim 141-137-1 advantage in the all-time series.

Why it matters

The Beanpot is one of the most storied college hockey tournaments, featuring the four Boston-area schools in an annual competition. The championship matchup between BC and BU is always highly anticipated, as the two programs have a deep and longstanding rivalry dating back over a century.

The details

Boston College bested Boston University 4-1 in their first meeting of the season on Jan. 30. The Terriers will be looking to defend their 2025 Beanpot title, while the Eagles aim to capture their first championship since 2016. BU holds a 31-17 advantage over BC in their 48 previous Beanpot matchups, and a 13-10 edge in their 23 prior championship game meetings.

  • The 2026 Beanpot championship game is taking place tonight, February 10, 2026.
  • BC and BU first met in the Beanpot in 1918.

The players

Boston College

A private Jesuit research university and one of the most successful college hockey programs in the country, with 21 Beanpot titles.

Boston University

A private research university and one of BC's biggest rivals, with 30 Beanpot championships, the most of any school.

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What they’re saying

“Beat BC.”

— BU Men's Hockey (Twitter)

What’s next

The winner of the 2026 Beanpot championship game will receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament.

The takeaway

The Beanpot is a beloved Boston tradition that showcases the intense rivalry between the city's top college hockey programs. Tonight's championship matchup between BC and BU will be a must-watch event for any college hockey fan.