Michigan State University Athletics
NCAA Hockey Tournament Tickets FAQ
2026 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament Frequently Asked Questions
How many NCAA Hockey Tournament tickets can I request?
See the chart below for ticket request eligibility by donor level.
| Priority | Spartan Fund Membership Level | Regional Semifinal & Final | Frozen Four & National Championship |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Ambassadors ($50K+ annually) | 4 | 4 |
| 2nd | Champions Circle ($25K+ annually) | 4 | 4 |
| 3rd | Scholarship Level ($10K+ annually) | 2 | 4 |
Public ticket purchases are available here.
What is the price of a ticket?
Regional Semifinal & Final
$50 per game
Frozen Four & Championship
$226 (lower) or $151 (upper) per game
When will I know if I receive tickets?
Email notifications will be sent after 5 p.m. on the Monday prior to each round.
Will I be charged at the time of my request?
You will not be charged at the time of request. Requests will be fulfilled in Spartan Fund donor priority order following the ticket request deadline on Monday, March 23rd. If confirmed, your selected payment method on file will be charged for the full value of the tickets. Tickets are valid for MSU sessions only.
Billing schedule for approved requests.
Regional Semifinal: Confirmed requests to be charged on Monday, March 23
• $50 per ticket
• Regional Semifinal ticket holders will be automatically charged the same amount for Regional Final tickets if MSU advances.
Frozen Four: Confirmed requests to be charged on Monday, April 6
$226 per ticket (lower level) or $151 per ticket (upper level)
Frozen Four ticket holders will be automatically charged the same amount for championship tickets if MSU advances.
How will the seats be assigned?
Spartan Points Matter! Orders for tickets will be filled in Spartan Fund priority order, with the request limits listed above. Spartan Points will be the determining priority factor among each membership level and make an important difference in seat assignments.
I am a Spartan Fund member how can I request tickets?
- Sign-in to your My Account page, then click on Post-Season Requests & 2026 Hockey NCAA Tournament Request. Sign in here.
- Call 517-355-1610
- Deadline to request tickets is Monday, March 23 by 12 p.m.
Do children need a ticket?
Yes, everyone regardless of age needs a ticket.
What if I request tickets and later decide I cannot use them – will I be charged?
Tickets can be transferred back to tickets@msu.edu for a refund up to 24 hours before the game.
How will I receive my tickets?
Ticket holders will receive digital tickets within 48 hours of the event.