The twisting, winding road to the Frozen Four will narrow just a bit on Sunday evening during the Selection Show.
Sixteen teams will learn their fate for the single-elimination bracket. The NCAA men’s hockey tournament field will be composed of six automatic bids (teams that won their conference tournaments) and 10 at-large teams, as determined by the selection committee.
Last year, Minnesota, Michigan, Boston University and Quinnipiac advanced to the Frozen Four in Tampa, Florida. Quinnipiac won the national championship with a dramatic, 3-2 overtime victory over Minnesota.
What does this year’s tournament have in store? We begin to find out the answers when the matchups and destinations are announced Sunday evening.
The Sporting News has you covered with everything that you need to know about this year’s NCAA hockey tournament selection show, including TV and live stream information.
When is the NCAA hockey tournament selection show?
- Date: Sunday, March 24
- Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
The 2024 NCAA hockey tournament selection show is slated for 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 24.
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What channel is the NCAA hockey tournament selection show on?
- TV channel: ESPNU
- Live stream: Fubo
The 2024 NCAA hockey tournament selection show will air live on ESPNU.
Fans can also stream the event on Fubo, which offers a free trial. That way, you can try before you buy.
NCAA hockey tournament selection format
Sixteen teams comprise the field for the 2024 NCAA men’s hockey tournament.
Of those 16 teams, six will be auto-bids, punching the coveted ticket by virtue of winning their conference tournament. The remaining 10 best at-large teams will be selected and placed by the committee with the help of PairWise rankings.
Regionals
The 16 teams will be divided into groups of four and set to play at the four regional sites (Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Providence, Rhode Island; Springfield, Massachusetts; Maryland Heights, Missouri).
Through single-elimination, one team will advance out of each regional and into the Frozen Four, which will be played in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Frozen Four
Here, the tournament continues playing out as a normal bracket, with two single-elimination semifinal matchups and a single-elimination championship game to follow.
NCAA hockey tournament schedule 2024
| Round | Dates |
|---|---|
| Selection Show | March 24 |
| Regionals | March 28-31 |
| Semifinals | April 11 |
| Championship | April 13 |
When is the Frozen Four in 2024?
The 2024 Frozen Four will be played April 11 and 13 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 11 | Semifinals | 5:00 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo |
| April 11 | Semifinals | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo |
| April 13 | Championship | 6:00 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo |
Frozen Four tickets 2024
Tickets to the 2024 Frozen Four are available for purchase on StubHub using the link below.
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