The University of Notre Dame has released its non‑conference schedule for the 2026‑27 men’s hockey season, a slate that blends home‑ice showdowns with road trips across North America.
Opening Night and Early Homestand
The season will open with an exhibition clash against the U.S. National Team Development Program’s under‑18 squad on October 2 at the Compton arena, setting the tone for a demanding stretch that follows.
Just a day later, the Irish will host the University of Toronto Varsity Blues on October 3, also at Compton, before turning the venue into a mini‑tournament against the Niagara Purple Eagles on October 8 and 9.
Mid‑Season Road Trips
After the early homestand, Notre Dame travels to face Western Michigan on October 16 at Lawson Arena and returns the next night to Compton for the second leg of the series.
The Warriors of Merrimack make their way to South Bend on October 23 and 24, continuing the team’s busy October schedule.
November brings a pair of high‑profile matchups: Bowling Green visits on November 24, and the historic rivalry with Boston College unfolds on November 27, again on the Compton ice.
The schedule then shifts to the new year, with a two‑game series against Stonehill Skyhawks slated for January 1 and 2, rounding out a diverse non‑conference slate that tests the Irish against a range of opponents from developmental programs to traditional collegiate powers.