Hamilton and Hobart to Clash for Division III Hockey Title

The two New York colleges will compete for the NCAA Division III championship on Sunday.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 6:19pm

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The NCAA Division III men's hockey championship game will feature a matchup between Hamilton College and Hobart College on Sunday afternoon at the Adirondack Bank Center in Utica, New York. Hobart has won the last three Division III titles, while Hamilton is seeking its first national championship in the sport.

Why it matters

This game represents a clash between two of the top Division III hockey programs in the country, with Hobart looking to continue its dynasty and Hamilton aiming to capture its first national title. The outcome will determine which New York school adds to the state's impressive tally of nine Division III men's hockey national championships.

The details

Hobart College enters the championship game with a perfect 30-0-0 record, while Hamilton has fought its way to the title game. The two teams will compete for the NCAA Division III men's hockey national championship at the Adirondack Bank Center in Utica.

  • The championship game will take place on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
  • Hobart has won the last three Division III national titles.

The players

Hamilton College

A liberal arts college located in Clinton, New York, seeking its first NCAA Division III men's hockey national championship.

Hobart College

A private college in Geneva, New York, that has won the last three NCAA Division III men's hockey national titles.

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What’s next

The winner of the championship game will be crowned the 2026 NCAA Division III men's hockey national champion.

The takeaway

This matchup between two of the top Division III hockey programs in the country will determine which New York school adds to the state's impressive legacy of nine Division III men's hockey national titles.