2026 Presidents' Weekend Outdoor Challenge

The Presidents' Weekend Outdoor Challenge is one of the most unique events of the year. Players will get a chance to compete outdoors, at the rink used in the inaugural 2008 Winter Classic, between the Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins.

Tournament Information

Who: 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U

Gender: Boys & Coed

Levels: Tier I (AAA) & Tier II (AA), Tier III (A, B, BB)

What: Four Game Guarantee​

When: Feb 13-15, 2026

Where: Buffalo, NY

Cost: $1,995 USD

USA Hockey Sanction Number: NYT2526014

- Games begin at 7:00am on Friday

- Championship games complete by 7:00pm on Sunday

- Schedule released 7 days before event