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The Tourney: Minnesota's 2026 Boys Hockey State Tournament Kicks Off
The annual high school hockey showcase returns to the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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The 2026 Minnesota boys hockey state tournament, known as "The Tourney", is set to begin on Wednesday at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. The tournament features the top high school hockey teams from across the state competing in Class 1A and Class 2A divisions. The championship-round games will be streamed live on Prep45.com, while consolation games will be available on NSPN.TV/MSHSL.
Why it matters
The Tourney is one of the most anticipated high school sports events in Minnesota, drawing thousands of fans to the state capital each year to witness the best young hockey talent in the state compete for state titles. The tournament also serves as a showcase for players looking to earn college scholarships and potentially catch the eye of professional scouts.
The details
The Class 1A tournament begins on Wednesday with quarterfinal matchups, while the Class 2A tournament starts on Thursday. Consolation games for both classes will be played at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis. All championship-round games will take place at the Xcel Energy Center in downtown St. Paul.
- The Class 1A tournament begins on Wednesday, March 5 with quarterfinal games.
- The Class 2A tournament starts on Thursday, March 6 with quarterfinal matchups.
- Consolation games for both classes will be played at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Thursday, March 6.
- Championship-round games for both classes will take place at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8.
The players
The Tourney
The annual Minnesota boys hockey state tournament, one of the most prestigious high school sports events in the state.
Xcel Energy Center
The home arena of the NHL's Minnesota Wild, which will host the championship-round games of the 2026 boys hockey state tournament.
Prep45.com
The website that will provide live streaming of all championship-round games of the 2026 boys hockey state tournament.
NSPN.TV/MSHSL
The website that will stream the consolation games, including third-place games, of the 2026 boys hockey state tournament for a fee.
Start-TV
The television channel in the Rochester area that will televise all championship-round games of the 2026 boys hockey state tournament.
What they’re saying
“The Tourney is such an accomplishment in Minnesota, especially with the way the state has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
The takeaway
The 2026 Minnesota boys hockey state tournament, known as The Tourney, is set to showcase the best high school hockey talent in the state as teams compete for state titles in the Class 1A and Class 2A divisions. The event will draw thousands of fans to the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul and serve as a platform for players to showcase their skills for potential college and professional opportunities.
