MLK Weekend Youth Hockey Tournaments in New York 2027

13 youth hockey tournaments have a game day in New York over MLK weekend, Friday, January 15 through Monday, January 18, 2027. Host cities include Lockport, Niagara Falls, Utica and Saratoga Springs. Age groups listed most often are 14U, 10U, 12U and 16U. 4 require a hotel block and 0 let you book anywhere. 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.

13tournaments
9cities

All states this weekend

AAA Buffalo Cup

Upcoming
Jan 14-17, 2027In 64 days
Cornerstone CFCU Arena, Lockport, NY
Updated Nov 11
9U14UAAA
$2600

Nickel City Faceoff at the Falls

Upcoming
Jan 15-17, 2027In 65 days
Niagara Falls, NY
Updated Nov 6
8U10U12U14U16U18UAAABHouse

Nickel City Meltdown

Upcoming
Jan 15-17, 2027In 65 days
Utica, NY
Updated Oct 26
8U10U12U14U16U18UAAABHouse

Nickel City Battle at Boca

Upcoming
Jan 15-17, 2027In 65 days
Buffalo, NY
Updated Nov 2
8U10U12U14U16U18UAAABHouse

WINTER CLASSIC 32 Girls Hockey Tournament

Upcoming
Jan 15-18, 2027In 65 days
Rochester Jr. Americans TB, NY
Updated Nov 2
Girls8U10U12U14U16U19UAAA
$1500 / $800

Tier 3 Takedown

Upcoming
Jan 15-17, 2027In 65 days
St. Lawrence University - Appleton Arena, Canton, NY
Updated Nov 11
10U12U14UAB
$1100

Faceoff at the Falls

Upcoming
Jan 15-17, 2027In 65 days
Cornerstone CFCU Arena, Lockport, NY
Updated Nov 11
9U10U11U12U13U14U15U16U18UAAAAAABBB
$1,899

MLK Midwinter Meltdown

Upcoming
Jan 15-17, 2027In 65 days
Nexus Center, Utica, NY
Updated Nov 11
9U10U11U12U13U14UAAAAAABBB
$1,999

Rink Rat Hockey Tournament

Upcoming
Jan 15-18, 2027In 65 days
Frear Park Ice Rink, Troy, NY
Updated Nov 11
14U16UAAAAAAB
$1,650

Empire State Cup

Upcoming
Jan 16-18, 2027In 66 days
Tim Hortons Iceplex, Rochester, NY
Updated Nov 3
9U10U11U12U13U14U15U16U17U18UAAABCHouse

Niagara Falls Blizzard Challenge

Upcoming
Jan 16-18, 2027In 66 days
Niagara Falls Ice Pavilion, Niagara Falls, NY
Updated Nov 2
8U10U12U14U16UAAAAAAB
$700-$1,900

Saratoga Blue Knights 8U Mites Madness

Upcoming
Jan 16-17, 2027In 66 days
Saratoga Springs Ice Rink, Saratoga Springs, NY
Updated Nov 11
8UAAA

Mites Madness 8U Tournament

Upcoming
Jan 16-17, 2027In 66 days
Saratoga Springs Ice Rink, Saratoga Springs, NY
Updated Nov 11
8UA
$800

Questions

How many MLK weekend hockey tournaments are there in New York?

13 right now, in Lockport, Niagara Falls, Utica and Saratoga Springs. The list updates as organizers post dates and our nightly check confirms them.

Which dates count as MLK weekend 2027?

Friday, January 15 through Monday, January 18, 2027. Any tournament with a game day inside that window is included.

Do these require booking a hotel through the tournament?

4 of 13 do, 0 say book anywhere, and 9 have not confirmed a policy. Each listing shows the rule and the date we checked it.