Denver awarded Frozen Four hockey tournament but not in Colorado

DENVER — The NCAA announced on Wednesday more than 240 host site selections for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons. The University of Denver (DU) was awarded three NCAA postseason events including the 2028 NCAA Frozen Four. The 2028 Frozen Four men's hockey finals will be hosted by DU at the United Center in Chicago, not Ball Arena in Denver, the NCAA announced.

DU was also awarded the 2027 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Regional at Blue Arena in Loveland and the 2027 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Regional in Magness Arena in Denver. "It is a distinct honor any time your institution is awarded the hosting of a national championship event," said DU Vice Chancellor for Athletics and Ritchie Center Operations Josh Berlo. "I want to thank our partners at the United Center, the Chicago Sports Commission and Blue Arena in Loveland for playing such a meaningful and supportive role in the bid process.

We are excited about the opportunity to bring two more NCAA Regional events to our fans in Colorado, and for the opportunity to showcase our University to the country at the 2028 NCAA Frozen Four in Chicago, home to many of our alumni and host of our eighth hockey national championship in 2017." DU said ticket information will be announced at a later date. Heading to the @UnitedCenter .

@DU_Pioneers set to host the 2028 #MFrozenFour & the 2026 & 2027 @NCAAIceHockey Regional in Loveland, Colorado. Read More: https://t.co/MEVEw3TFGT pic.

twitter.com/B5ZOScyq0L — Denver Hockey (@DU_Hockey) October 2, 202.