East Lansing, Mich. -- Michigan State and North Dakota will play in the 2026 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game on Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Austin, Texas. North Dakota will serve as the host institution for the game, which will be played at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park in Austin, Texas – the home of the Texas Stars, the AHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Dallas Stars.


"We look forward to welcoming two of the top collegiate hockey programs and some of the best hockey fans in the country to Austin," said Drew Hays, Director of the Austin Sports Commission. "For hockey enthusiasts, the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game is a "can't miss" event and we look forward to showcasing why Austin is the perfect destination to host the event in 2026."


"We are looking forward to playing in the Hall of Fame Game and our trip to Austin," said MSU head coach Adam Nightingale . "It promises to be an outstanding matchup between two storied college hockey programs that combined have won 11 NCAA National Championships. We are honored to be a part of this fantastic event.


Tickets will go on sale to the public on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Please visit the official event webpage at theralph.com/Austin or email austin@theralph.com for more information on this destination event.

Last week, Michigan State became the latest program to offer East Kentwood, Michigan standout quarterback Kayd Coffman. The Spartans are also the first Power Four program to offer Coffman.

"I’ve been expecting this for a while, ever since I went to camp and experienced their excitement for me as a player," Coffman explained about the offer. "Coach Lindgren was the one to offer me on the phone, but Coach Pflugrad and Coach Sean (Levy) both made an appearance on the call. It was a surreal moment for me and felt like my hard work paid off. My mom and I were both crying."