Best Youth Hockey Tournaments in Michigan (2026-2027)
Michigan is hockey country. The Grinder Hockey tournament series dominates the schedule with 19 events, complemented by Hockey Time Productions and a thriving local scene. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Holland arenas stay busy year-round.
Last updated: August 19, 2026 · Updated daily from 7 tournament organizers
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$6,900
Avg Entry Fee
Quick Facts: Michigan Hockey Tournaments
60 upcoming tournaments
11 age divisions represented
9 skill levels (from A, AA, AAA...)
Entry fees: $5,900 to $7,900
Spread across 7 cities
Data from 7 verified sources
November 2025 (1)
April 2026 (1)
May 2026 (2)
August 2026 (2)
September 2026 (8)
Grinder HOCKEYPALOOZA EAST
UpcomingSep 11-13, 2026In 23 days
Detroit, MI
10U12U14U16U18U8UAAAAAAB
5+ games
NGCPS - Grand Rapids
UpcomingSep 18-20, 2026In 30 days
Grand Rapids, MI
GirlsAAAAA
Grinder DETROIT EARLY BIRD
UpcomingSep 18-20, 2026In 30 days
Detroit, MI
10U12U14U16U18U8UAAAAAAB
4+ games
Rapid Fire Girls
UpcomingSep 18-20, 2026In 30 days
Grand Rapids, MI
GirlsAA
Little Bear Showdown
UpcomingSep 25-27, 2026In 37 days
34400 Utica Rd. Fraser, MI 48026, Detroit, MI
8UBAAA
$1,645.00 per team
Big Bear Little Bear Showdown
UpcomingSep 25-27, 2026In 37 days
Detroit, MI
8UAAAB
Big Bear Ursa Primo
UpcomingSep 25-27, 2026In 37 days
Detroit, MI
10U12U14U8UAAAB
Grinder HOCKEYPALOOZA WEST - KZOO
UpcomingSep 25-27, 2026In 37 days
Detroit, MI
10U12U14U16U18U8UAAAAAAB
4+ games
October 2026 (7)
The Jr. Hockeytown
UpcomingOct 2-4, 2026In 44 days
Greater Detroit, MI
8U
The Hockeytown
UpcomingOct 2-4, 2026In 44 days
Greater Detroit, MI
18U9UAAA
Big Bear Flat Water
UpcomingOct 2-4, 2026In 44 days
Ann Arbor, MI
10U12U14U8UAAAB
Grinder GRAND RAPIDS GOBLIN
UpcomingOct 9-11, 2026In 51 days
Grand Rapids, MI
10U12U14U16U18U8UAAAAAAB
4+ games
Big Bear Fall Colours
UpcomingOct 16-18, 2026In 58 days
Ann Arbor, MI
10U12U14U8UAAAB
Hockey Time Motown Cup
UpcomingOct 16-18, 2026In 58 days
Detroit, MI
10U12U14U16U18U8UAAAAAAAEHouseHouse Select
Grinder FROSTED SKATES - KZOO
UpcomingOct 16-18, 2026In 58 days
Detroit, MI
10U12U14U16U18U8UAAAAAAB
4+ games
November 2026 (13)
Grinder GRAND RAPIDS MEDAL OF HONOR
UpcomingNov 6-8, 2026In 79 days
Grand Rapids, MI
10U12U14U16U18U8UAAAAAAB
4+ games
Big Bear Moon Dance
UpcomingNov 6-8, 2026In 79 days
Grand Rapids, MI
10U12U14U8UAAAB
The Full Ice Forecheck
UpcomingNov 6-8, 2026In 79 days
Detroit, MI
7U8UAAAAA
Big Bear Ursa Major
UpcomingNov 6-8, 2026In 79 days
Ann Arbor, MI
10U12U14U8UAAAB
Big Bear Ice Pirates
UpcomingNov 6-8, 2026In 79 days
Ann Arbor, MI
8UAAAB
Little Bear Ice Pirates
UpcomingNov 6-8, 2026In 79 days
Big Bear Tournaments, Ann Arbor, MI
8UBAAA
$1645.00 per team
Fall Forecheck
UpcomingNov 6-8, 2026In 79 days
Detroit, MI
12U9UAA
HockeyTown 15U, 16U & 18U Elite Invite
UpcomingNov 6-8, 2026In 79 days
USA Hockey Arena and Yost Ice Arena, Plymouth, MI
15U16U18UTier 1Elite
Hockey Time Motown Cup NON-CONTACT
UpcomingNov 13-15, 2026In 86 days
Detroit, MI
10U12U14U16U18U8UAAAAAAAEHouseHouse Select
Hockey Time Girls Motown Cup
UpcomingNov 13-15, 2026In 86 days
Detroit, MI
Girls10U12U14U16U18U8UAAAAAAAEHouseHouse Select
Hockey Time Motown Cup
UpcomingNov 13-15, 2026In 86 days
Detroit, MI
10U12U14U16U18U8UAAAAAAAEHouseHouse Select
Grinder HOLLAND HOUSE PARTY
UpcomingNov 13-15, 2026In 86 days
Holland, MI
10U12U14U16U18U8UAAAAAAB
4+ games
Ann Arbor
openNov 20-22, 2026In 93 days
Ann Arbor Ice Cube, Ann Arbor, MI
12U14U16U18UAAAAAAB
$79.00/person (Quad occupancy)
December 2026 (7)
Grinder ERIE GRINCH
UpcomingDec 4-6, 2026In 107 days
Detroit, MI
10U12U14U16U18U8UAAAAAAB
4+ games
Hockey Time Motown Cup
UpcomingDec 4-6, 2026In 107 days
Detroit, MI
10U12U14U16U18U8UAAAAAAAEHouseHouse Select
Big Bear Fire Bolt
UpcomingDec 4-6, 2026In 107 days
Ann Arbor, MI
10U12U14U8UAAAB
Hockey Time Motown Cup NON-CONTACT
UpcomingDec 4-6, 2026In 107 days
Detroit, MI
10U12U14U16U18U8UAAAAAAAEHouseHouse Select
Grinder KZOO GRINCH
UpcomingDec 11-13, 2026In 114 days
Detroit, MI
10U12U14U16U18U8UAAAAAAB
4+ games
Grinder GRAND RAPIDS GRINCH
UpcomingDec 11-13, 2026In 114 days
Grand Rapids, MI
10U12U14U16U18U8UAAAAAAB
4+ games
Big Bear Motown Snowdown
UpcomingDec 11-13, 2026In 114 days
Detroit, MI
10U12U14U8UAAAB
January 2027 (7)
Defender BIGGBY® CUP (MI)
UpcomingJan 2-3, 2027In 136 days
12U person Gender both OVERVIEW ARENA, Ann Arbor, MI
10U11U12U7U8U9UAA
Hockey Time Motown Cup NON-CONTACT
UpcomingJan 15-18, 2027In 149 days
Detroit, MI
10U12U14U16U18U8UAAAAAAAEHouseHouse Select
Hockey Time Girls Motown Cup
UpcomingJan 15-18, 2027In 149 days
Detroit, MI
Girls10U12U14U16U18U8UAAAAAAAEHouseHouse Select
Little Bear Mite Invasion
UpcomingJan 15-18, 2027In 149 days
Big Bear Tournaments - Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI
8UBAAA
$1645.00 per team
Hockey Time Motown Cup
UpcomingJan 15-18, 2027In 149 days
Detroit, MI
10U12U14U16U18U8UAAAAAAAEHouseHouse Select
Grinder WINTER MELTDOWN
UpcomingJan 16-18, 2027In 150 days
Detroit, MI
10U12U14U16U18U8UAAAAAAB
5+ games
Grinder WINTER MELTDOWN KZOO
UpcomingJan 16-18, 2027In 150 days
Detroit, MI
10U12U14U16U18U8UAAAAAAB
4+ games
February 2027 (5)
Little Bear Urban Legends
UpcomingFeb 12-15, 2027In 177 days
Big Bear Tournaments, Ann Arbor, MI
8UBAAA
$1645.00 per team
Hockey Time Motown Cup
UpcomingFeb 12-15, 2027In 177 days
Detroit, MI
10U12U14U16U18U8UAAAAAAAEHouseHouse Select
Hockey Time Girls Motown Cup
UpcomingFeb 12-15, 2027In 177 days
Detroit, MI
Girls10U12U14U16U18U8UAAAAAAAEHouseHouse Select
Grinder PRESIDENTS CUP - HOLLAND
UpcomingFeb 13-15, 2027In 178 days
Holland, MI
10U12U14U16U18U8UAAAAAAB
4+ games
Grinder PRESIDENTS CUP - KZOO
UpcomingFeb 13-15, 2027In 178 days
Detroit, MI
10U12U14U16U18U8UAAAAAAB
4+ games
March 2027 (1)
April 2027 (3)
Grinder MOTOR CITY MAYHEM
UpcomingApr 23-25, 2027In 247 days
Detroit, MI
10U12U14U16U18U8UAAAAAAB
4+ games
Hockey Time Motown Cup
UpcomingApr 30, 2027 - May 2, 2027In 254 days
Detroit, MI
10U12U14U16U18U8UAAAAAAAEHouseHouse Select
Hockey Time Girls Motown Cup
UpcomingApr 30, 2027 - May 2, 2027In 254 days
Detroit, MI
Girls10U12U14U16U18U8UAAAAAAAEHouseHouse Select
May 2027 (2)
Dates TBD (1)
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