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Dallas-Fort Worth youth hockey tournaments, 2026-27

By DFW Rink Guide · Published Oct 19, 2026

Our 2026-27 calendar lists 8 youth hockey tournaments in Dallas-Fort Worth, and 5 dated events are still ahead as of Oct 19, 2026. The next one is High School Showdown on Nov 27-29, 2026, in 39 days. 7 events are run by Dallas Stars Tournaments at StarCenter rinks across the metro, and every date below comes from the organizer's own page.

Use this page to plan hotel nights and registration deadlines. The tournament directory has a page for each event with its source link.

DFW youth hockey tournament calendar, 2026-27

TournamentDatesAge groupsRegistration deadlineStatus
Labor Day KickoffSept 4-7, 202610U-18U—Completed
High School ShowdownNov 27-29, 2026High school Varsity & JV—In 39 days
International Silver Stick National Qualifier (Dallas)Dec 11-13, 202610U-18UNov 21, 2026In 53 days
MLK InvitationalJan 15-18, 202710U-18UJan 5, 2027In 88 days
President's Day ChallengeFeb 12-15, 202710U-18UJan 20, 2027In 116 days
BIG D Spring BreakawayApr 9-11, 202710U-14UMar 12In 172 days
NYE FaceoffDates TBD (registration deadline Dec 12)10U-12UDec 12Dates not posted
South Showcase Series (NYTEX)2026-27 dates not publishedTier II—Dates not posted

"In N days" counts from Oct 19, 2026, when this page was last built. Deadlines are copied from each organizer's page; some don't publish one.

What's left this season, by month

1 event has already been played this season: Labor Day Kickoff. 2 events have no published dates yet: NYE Faceoff (Dates TBD (registration deadline Dec 12)); South Showcase Series (NYTEX) (2026-27 dates not published).

Highlights

Is there a hockey tournament in Dallas this weekend?

As of Oct 19, 2026, none of the tournaments we track falls in the next seven days. The next is High School Showdown, in 39 days. Rinks still get busy on weekends with league games, so check public skate times before you head out.

Running a tournament we missed? Suggest it with a link to the official page. New to DFW hockey? Start with our DFW youth hockey guide.

Frequently asked questions

How many youth hockey tournaments are in Dallas in 2026-27?

We list 8 for the 2026-27 season; 5 dated events are still ahead as of Oct 19, 2026.

When is the Silver Stick tournament in Dallas?

International Silver Stick National Qualifier (Dallas) runs Dec 11-13, 2026 for 10U-18U. Registration deadline Nov 21, 2026.

When is the Presidents' Day Challenge?

President's Day Challenge runs Feb 12-15, 2027. Billed as the largest youth hockey tournament in Texas. Registration deadline Jan 20, 2027.

Where are Dallas Stars tournaments played?

The 7 Dallas Stars Tournaments events in our guide are played at StarCenter rinks across DFW. Check each event page for rink assignments.

What is the next youth hockey tournament in DFW?

High School Showdown, Nov 27-29, 2026.

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