Christmas and New Year Youth Hockey Tournaments 2026-27
The Christmas and New Year break runs Saturday, December 26, 2026 through Sunday, January 3, 2027, and 127 youth hockey tournaments fall inside that window: any event with at least one game day between those dates is included, so a Friday-to-Sunday tournament and a four-day holiday showcase both count. The busiest places this year are Alberta, British Columbia and New Brunswick, with 94 host cities in all. Age groups listed most often are 10U, 12U, 14U and 11U. 8 of these require booking through the tournament's hotel partner, 1 let you book anywhere, and the rest have not confirmed a policy yet. Every listing here is re-read against the organizer's own page by our nightly verifier, and the hotel policy, when shown, is the organizer's published rule with the date we checked it.
127tournaments
31states and provinces
November 20 – January 3first to last start
Christmas & New Year 2026-27 by state
Other holiday weekends
Hotel policy
Great Puckaroo Round Up
UpcomingNov 20, 2026 - Jan 24, 2027In 9 days
Winthrop, WA
Updated Nov 5
Mankato Meltdown
UpcomingNov 20, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027In 9 days
All Seasons Arena, Mankato, MN
Added Nov 11
10U12U14UB
Moose Goheen
UpcomingNov 27, 2026 - Jan 17, 2027In 16 days
WBSC, TCOSG, WB Arena, Aldrich Arena, White Bear Lake, MN
Added Nov 11
10U12U14U18UA
Raider Classic
UpcomingDec 5, 2026 - Jan 24, 2027In 24 days
Hudson Sports & Civic Center, Hudson, WI
Updated Oct 26
8U10U12UABC
$1,175–$1,550
Winter Classic
UpcomingDec 26-28, 2026In 45 days
Tri-Town Ice Arena, Hooksett, NH
Updated Nov 2
8U10U12U14UABC
$14003+ games
Apex Hockey - Winter Break Hockey Skills Clinic (Orchard Lake, MI)
UpcomingDec 26-27, 2026In 45 days
St. Mary's Athletic Complex, Orchard Lake, MI
Updated Oct 26
10U11U12U13U14U15U16U
$199.99
Apex Hockey - Winter Break Hockey Skills Clinic (Blaine, MN)
UpcomingDec 26-27, 2026In 45 days
Super Rink, Blaine, MN
Updated Oct 26
10U11U12U13U14U15U16U
$199.99
Apex Hockey - Winter Break Hockey Skills Clinic (Colorado Springs, CO)
UpcomingDec 26-27, 2026In 45 days
Sertich Ice Center, Colorado Springs, CO
Updated Oct 26
10U11U12U13U14U15U16U
$199.99
Apex Hockey - Winter Break Hockey Skills Clinic (St. Louis, MO)
UpcomingDec 26-27, 2026In 45 days
Centene Community Ice Center, Maryland Heights, MO
Updated Oct 26
10U11U12U13U14U15U16U
$199.99
Apex Hockey - Winter Break Hockey Skills Clinic (Syracuse, NY)
UpcomingDec 26-27, 2026In 45 days
Onondaga Nation Ice Arena, Nedrow, NY
Updated Oct 26
10U11U12U13U14U15U16U
$199.99
Apex Hockey - Winter Break Hockey Skills Clinic (Wichita, KS)
UpcomingDec 26-27, 2026In 45 days
Wichita Ice Center, Wichita, KS
Updated Oct 26
10U11U12U13U14U15U16U
$199.99
Nutcracker Tournament
Reg. ClosedDec 26-31, 2026In 45 days
Robert Morris University Island Sports Center, Moon, PA
Updated Nov 2
8U10U12U14UAAAB
$1470 (10U, 12U, 14U) or $895 (8U) if registered before 10/1/26; $1595 or $955 if registered after
Strathcona Minor Hockey/Ben Stelter Foundation 7U Tournament
UpcomingDec 26-27, 2026In 45 days
Ardrossan Recreation Complex, AB
Updated Nov 2
7UAAAAAA
NE 303 Braves 9U Tournament
UpcomingDec 26, 2026In 45 days
Edmonton, Clareview Arena, Edmonton, AB
Updated Oct 26
9U
$1300
Strathcona Minor Hockey/Ben Stelter Foundation Tournament
UpcomingDec 26-30, 2026In 45 days
Ardrossan Recreation Complex, Edmonton, AB
Updated Nov 2
AAAAAA
NE 404 Braves House Tournament
UpcomingDec 26, 2026In 45 days
Edmonton, Clareview Arena, Edmonton, AB
Updated Oct 26
House
$17004+ games
NEZ 502 Braves B Tournament
UpcomingDec 26, 2026In 45 days
Edmonton, Clareview Arena, Edmonton, AB
Updated Oct 26
B
$2000
NEZ 601 Chaos AA Tournament
UpcomingDec 26, 2026In 45 days
Edmonton, Londonderry Arena, Edmonton, AB
Updated Oct 26
AA
$21004+ games
Richmond International Ice Hockey Tournament
UpcomingDec 26-30, 2026In 45 days
Richmond Ice Centre (RIC), Richmond, BC
Updated Nov 11
13U15U16U18UAAAAAA
$2,595
OneHockey PHILADELPHIA SERIES Aston, PA
UpcomingDec 26-28, 2026In 45 days
Premier Orthopaedics IceWorks, Aston, PA
Updated Nov 11
HSHigh School - Junior Varsity IHigh School - Varsity IIntermediate
$2,095
International Silver Stick Aston Regional
UpcomingDec 26-27, 2026In 45 days
Premier Orthopaedics IceWorks, Aston, PA
Updated Nov 11
8UABC
Hershey Christmas Tournament
UpcomingDec 26-27, 2026In 45 days
Klick Lewis Arena, Annville, PA
Updated Nov 11
Girls8U10U12U14U16U18U19UAAAB
$2050
2026 Cali Clash Adult Tournament
UpcomingDec 26, 2026In 45 days
Anaheim, CA
Updated Nov 5
North West District A Tournament
UpcomingDec 26, 2026In 45 days
Booster Juice Recreation Centre, Edmonton, AB
Added Nov 3
A
Winter Cup
UpcomingDec 27-29, 2026In 46 days
New Jersey, NJ
Updated Nov 3
16UAAA
$1500-$1875/team
Hockey Academy Heroes Hockey (December 2026)
UpcomingDec 27-29, 2026In 46 days
Skate 3 Arena, Tyngsboro, MA
Updated Nov 2
Girls8U10U12U14UABC
$1,8953+ games
Ian Tuthill Memorial Tournament
UpcomingDec 27-30, 2026In 46 days
Apex Center, Arvada, CO
Updated Nov 3
10U12U14U16U18UHouse
Apex Hockey - Holiday Skills Camp December 2026 (Oakville, ON)
UpcomingDec 27-28, 2026In 46 days
Entripy Centre: A Canlan Sports Community, Oakville, ON
Updated Oct 30
10U11U12U13U14U15U
$199.99
Richmond International Ice Hockey Tournament (RIIHT)
UpcomingDec 27-30, 2026In 46 days
Richmond Ice Centre, Richmond, BC
Updated Nov 3
13U15UU17/U18AAAAAA
$2,595–$2,695 CAD
Hampton Holiday Summit Series
UpcomingDec 27-29, 2026In 46 days
Hampton, NB
Updated Nov 9
11U13UHouse
Ivan Matchett Recreational
UpcomingDec 27-29, 2026In 46 days
Miramichi, NB
Updated Nov 9
11U13U15U18UABHouse
Boston Bruins Holiday Tournament
UpcomingDec 27-30, 2026In 46 days
PTG Memorial Arena, Haverhill, MA
Updated Nov 2
8U10U
Beaumont Amateur Hockey Association Female Tournament
UpcomingDec 27, 2026In 46 days
Ken Nichol Regional Recreation Center, Beaumont, AB
Updated Oct 28
GirlsAAAAAABCHouse
Hockey Edmonton AA Tournament
UpcomingDec 27, 2026In 46 days
Callingwood Twin Arenas, Edmonton, AB
Updated Oct 31
AA
$2000
Campbell River Tyees Minor Hockey Association U13 Recreational Tournament
UpcomingDec 27-29, 2026In 46 days
Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex, Campbell River, BC
Updated Nov 2
13UHouse
$1,850
Alberni Valley Bulldogs Minor Hockey U11 Development
UpcomingDec 27-29, 2026In 46 days
Alberni Valley Multiplex, Port Alberni, BC
Updated Nov 11
11UHouse
Nanaimo Clippers Minor Hockey Association U11 Development Tournament
UpcomingDec 27-29, 2026In 46 days
Nanaimo Ice Centre, Nanaimo, BC
Updated Nov 11
11UHouse
Oceanside Generals Minor Hockey Association U11 Development Tournament
UpcomingDec 27-29, 2026In 46 days
Oceanside Place Arena, Parksville, BC
Updated Nov 11
11UHouse
Sask Challenge Cup U13 AA
UpcomingDec 27-29, 2026In 46 days
Canlan Sports - Saskatoon South (Jemini), Saskatoon, SK
Updated Nov 11
13UAA
Celly Season Christmas Classic
UpcomingDec 27-29, 2026In 46 days
New England Sports Center, Marlborough, MA
Updated Nov 11
9U10U11U12U13U14UAAAAA
Holly Jolly Ice Jam - Full Ice Mites
UpcomingDec 27-29, 2026In 46 days
New England Sports Center, Marlborough, MA
Updated Nov 11
7U8UAAA
Great White Winter Classic
UpcomingDec 27-29, 2026In 46 days
John Gallo Ice Arena, Bourne, MA
Updated Nov 11
6U8UABC
Shipwrecked 3-on-3 Hockey Tournament
UpcomingDec 27, 2026In 46 days
Seattle, WA
Updated Nov 2
EliteOpenNoviceBeginner40+WomenAAABeginnerHouse
TBA
Drumheller U13 Black AA Tournament
UpcomingDec 27, 2026In 46 days
Drumheller Memorial Arena, Drumheller, AB
Updated Oct 26
13UAA
Bow River Bruins Jr. Timbits 7U Tournament
UpcomingDec 27, 2026In 46 days
Bowness Sportsplex, Calgary, AB
Updated Oct 26
7U
Weekend Hockey Tournaments 60th Annual Hespeler Olympics
UpcomingDec 27-30, 2026In 46 days
Cambridge, ON
Updated Nov 11
AB
U11 2 Blue
UpcomingDec 27, 2026In 46 days
Cochrane SLS Centre, Calgary, AB
Updated Nov 8
11UAA
3+ games
Apex Hockey - Winter Break Hockey Skills Clinic (Buffalo, NY)
UpcomingDec 28-29, 2026In 47 days
North Buffalo Ice Rink, Buffalo, NY
Updated Oct 26
10U11U12U13U14U15U16U
$199.99
Apex Hockey - Winter Break Hockey Skills Clinic (Omaha, NE)
UpcomingDec 28-29, 2026In 47 days
Moylan Iceplex, Omaha, NE
Updated Oct 26
10U11U12U13U14U15U16U
$199.99
Apex Hockey - Holiday Skills Camp December 2026(Halifax/Dartmouth)
UpcomingDec 28-29, 2026In 47 days
RBC Centre, Dartmouth, NS
Updated Oct 26
10U11U12U13U14U15U
$199
Apex Hockey - Holiday Skills Camp(West End) December 2026
UpcomingDec 28-29, 2026In 47 days
Minto Recreation Complex, Nepean, ON
Updated Oct 26
10U11U12U13U14U15U
$199.99
Apex Hockey - Holiday Skills Camp(East End)December 2026
UpcomingDec 28-29, 2026In 47 days
Lois Kemp Arena(Blackburn), Ottawa, ON
Updated Oct 26
10U11U12U13U14U15U
$199.99
Apex Hockey - Winter Break Hockey Skills Clinic (Anchorage, AK)
UpcomingDec 28-29, 2026In 47 days
Kelley Create Ice Center, Anchorage, AK
Updated Oct 26
10U11U12U13U14U15U16U
$199.99
NSMHA U9 Team 1 and Team 2 Tournament
UpcomingDec 28, 2026In 47 days
New Sarepta Agriplex, New Sarepta, AB
Updated Oct 26
9U
Lethbridge AA Tournament
UpcomingDec 28, 2026In 47 days
Cavendish Farms Center, Lethbridge, AB
Updated Oct 26
AA
Strathcona Minor Hockey/Ben Stelter Foundation Tournament
UpcomingDec 28-30, 2026In 47 days
Ardrossan Recreation Complex, AB
Updated Nov 2
AAAAAA
Sturgeon Mustangs Tournament
UpcomingDec 28, 2026In 47 days
Morinville Leisure Center/ SVF Sports Center, Sturgeon, AB
Updated Oct 26
AAAAAA
4+ games
Comox Valley Chiefs Minor Hockey Association Tournament
UpcomingDec 28-30, 2026In 47 days
Comox Valley Sports Centre, Courtenay, BC
Updated Nov 11
11U13UHouse
Victoria Admirals Minor Hockey Association U6-U9 Timbits Jamboree
UpcomingDec 28-30, 2026In 47 days
George R. Pearkes Recreation Centre, Saanich, BC
Updated Nov 11
6U7U8U9UHouse
Buffalo Outdoor Air Tournament
UpcomingDec 28-30, 2026In 47 days
Buffalo RiverWorks, Buffalo, NY
Updated Nov 11
9U11U13U15UAAA
$2195
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Questions
When is the Christmas and New Year break in 2026?
Saturday, December 26, 2026 through Sunday, January 3, 2027. Tournaments on this page have at least one game day inside that window.
How many youth hockey tournaments run over Christmas & New Year 2026-27?
127 are listed right now across 31 states and provinces, led by Alberta, British Columbia and New Brunswick. The count changes as organizers post and we verify dates.
Do holiday tournaments require a hotel booking?
8 of the 127 listed require teams to book through a hotel partner (stay-to-play), 1 say you can book anywhere, and 118 have not published a rule we could confirm. Each listing shows its policy and the date we checked it.
Which age groups play over this weekend?
Listings most often name 10U, 12U, 14U and 11U. Filter any state page by age to see one division.
How current are these dates?
Each listing is re-checked nightly against the organizer's own page, and the listing shows when it was last confirmed. Still confirm with the organizer before you book travel.