NCAA Frozen Four Hockey 2026 Schedule, Bracket, Odds, Live Stream, Predictions

The NCAA basketball tournaments ended over the past week, with UCLA winning the women's bracket and Michigan winning the men's. Fans can now turn their attention to the college men's hockey tournament, which is now down to its "Frozen Four."

Michigan has a chance to add another trophy to the Big Ten's growing list of 2026 accomplishments. Regional action unfolded in late March, and the field is now down to the Wolverines, the University of Denver, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Here's a look at what's ahead, including scheduling information, odds, and a few predictions.

2026 NCAA Frozen Four

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University of North Dakota forward Will Zellers

Semifinals

Date: Thursday, April 9

Wisconsin vs. 2. North Dakota at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN2

Denver vs. 1. Michigan at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2

National Championship

Date: Saturday, April 11

TBD vs. TBD at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN

*Live stream on ESPN+. Full tournament bracket can be found at NCAA.com.

Latest Odds

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Garrett Schifsky of the Michigan Wolverines

Wisconsin vs. North Dakota

Line: North Dakota -1.5

Moneyline: North Dakota -196 (bet $196 to win $100), Wisconsin +144 (bet $100 to win $144)

Over/Under: 5.5

Denver vs. Michigan

Line: Michigan -1.5

Moneyline: Michigan -142, Denver +106

Over/Under: 6.5

Tournament Odds

Michigan +165

North Dakota +220

Denver +280

Wisconsin +500

*Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook.

Preview and Predictions

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University of North Dakota defenseman Keaton Verhoeff

This year's Frozen Four will be chock-full of NHL prospects and affiliates. For the first time in tournament history, the remaining talent will be on display at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The Wolverines are the tournament favorites and the top-ranked team in the nation. Boasting a 31-7-1 record, Michigan heads into the Frozen Four following victories over Bentley and Minnesota Duluth. It'll face a Denver team that just knocked off the defending-champion Western Michigan Broncos.

Denver has the players and the pedigree to go toe-to-toe with the Wolverines on Thursday. Having won 10 total championships and two of the last four, the Pioneers shouldn't really be considered underdogs.

Fans should expect a tight, back-and-forth game between Denver and Michigan. The prediction here is that the Wolverines offense, led by Montreal Canadiens affiliate Michael Hage, does just enough to pull out a late one-goal victory.

The battle between North Dakota and Wisconsin may not be that close. Led by the likes of Ellis Rickwood and Calgary Flames affiliate Cole Reschny, the Fighting Hawks have been a dominant force.

North Dakota rolled over Merrimack and Quinnipiac, with a combined score of 8-0, to reach the Frozen Four.

Wisconsin can't be totally discounted, of course. The Badgers feature standouts like Ottawa Senators affiliate Tyson Dyck and New York Islanders affiliate Quinn Finley. They also just beat a very good Michigan State squad in overtime.

However, North Dakota has been the better team throughout the season and should pull away in a convincing victory.

Prediction: Michigan and North Dakota meet in the championship game.