2024 NCHC Frozen Faceoff
March 22-23, 2024
Back for another year of exciting hockey, the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) is returning to Saint Paul for the Frozen Faceoff at Xcel Energy Center.

Frozen Faceoff Tickets
Tickets for the 2024 Frozen Faceoff will be on sale soon!
The NCHC Frozen Faceoff is the culmination of the NCHC Tournament, with the two semifinals taking place on Friday followed by the third-place game and championship on Saturday. This season's Frozen Faceoff will take place on March 22-23, 2024 at Xcel Energy Center.
All-session ticket packages to the 2024 NCHC Frozen Faceoff include two tickets:
- one ticket to see both semifinals on Friday, March 22
- one ticket to see the championship game on Saturday, March 23
XCEL ENERGY CENTER SEATING CHART
Purchase tickets at the Xcel Energy Box Office or online at Ticketmaster
For groups of 11 or more, call 651.312.3486. For suite rental information, please email frozenfaceoff@xcelenergycenter.com or call 651.312.3485.
Frozen Faceoff Fan Fest
Official NCHC Frozen Faceoff Pre-Game Party
Friday March 22
Saturday March 23
Check back for more details!
In addition to the excitement on the ice, you won't want to miss the pre-game fun at the Frozen Faceoff Fan Fest with music, food and games! Fan Fest is open to the public and free to attend.

Match-Ups and Game Times
Friday, March 22
4:00pm | Semifinal 1
7:37pm | Semifinal 2
Saturday, March 23
7:30pm NCHC Frozen Faceoff Championship
All times are CT.
Eat & Drink
Whether you are looking for a pre-game bite or post-game celebration, you'll find it in Saint Paul.
Your team is competing in a city with one of the best food scenes in the nation — in fact, we won USAToday's 10Best Local Food Scene. Whether you're looking for something simple or celebratory, this dining guide will help you out.
Check out our full list of places to eat below or on our easy to use Restaurant Guide. Still not sure where to go, but you know what you want? Don’t sweat it. We have blogs for the best pizza, the best burgers (we have a lot of Juicy Lucy options) and the hottest new restaurants in town. Let us know what you pick!
The Official Post-Game Party location for all NCHC Frozen Faceoff Fans is Tom Reid’s Hockey City Pub, a family restaurant and sports pub located two blocks from Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul. Owned by a former NHL defenseman, fans can enjoy food and drink specials at this signature hockey themed establishment during the tournament.
Featured Restaurants
Cossetta’s Alimentari
211 7th St W Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 (651) 222-3476 West 7th Website >
Kincaid’s
380 Saint Peter St Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 (651) 602-9000 Downtown Website >
Tom Reid’s Hockey City Pub
258 W 7th St Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 (651) 292-9916 West 7th Website >
Casper & Runyon’s Shamrocks
995 W 7th St Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 (651) 228-9925 West 7th Website >
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