Four college ice hockey teams will compete for the Belpot Trophy at The O2 Belfast on 27 and 28 November.
The Friendship Four is heading back to Belfast, bringing two days of NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey to the city this November.
Providence College will face the University of Minnesota Duluth in Friday’s opening game, before Colgate University takes on the University of Connecticut that evening. Saturday’s schedule features a third-place game followed by the championship final, when one team will lift the Belpot Trophy.
Friendship Four 2026 fixtures
| Date | Game | Face-off |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 27 November | Providence College v University of Minnesota Duluth | 2pm |
| Friday 27 November | Colgate University v University of Connecticut | 7pm |
| Saturday 28 November | Third-place game | 3pm |
| Saturday 28 November | Championship game | 7pm |
Face-off times are subject to change.
Founded by The Odyssey Trust and first held in Belfast in 2015, the Friendship Four is the only NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey tournament staged outside North America. Miami University won the Belpot at the 2025 tournament.
For Belfast fans, it is a chance to see American college hockey on home ice across a full tournament weekend. Friday settles who plays for the trophy; Saturday delivers the final answer.
Weekend passes and individual game tickets are available through The O2 Belfast’s Friendship Four page. Belfast Giants season tickets do not include admission to this event.
Read more: Free Friendship Four Tickets Available for Schools and Groups in Belfast
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