2026 ACC Hockey Tournament
We’re excited to welcome ACC Hockey back to Winston-Salem for the 2026 Championship Tournament! The tournament will be held over two weekends: February 5-8 and February 12-15. Click here to learn more about ACC Hockey.
Tickets
Tickets are general admission only and are good for a day or session.
Kids 17 & under receive free admission.
Forsyth County residents and Thunderbirds season ticketholders are $10 with a valid ID.
Tournament Pass – All 3 Days
– Adults: $60
– Students: $25
Individual Day Pass
– Adults: $20
– Students: $10
Click here to buy tickets!
Game Schedule
SEC/ACC Elite Division: February 12-15
SEC Teams: Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Auburn, Alabama, Ole Miss
ACC Teams: UNC Charlotte, St. Joseph’s, East Carolina, Georgetown, Georgia Tech, App State, JMU, Richmond, Virginia
February 12:
7:30 p.m.: #9 JMU vs #8 UNC Charlotte
10:00 p.m.: #10 App State vs #7 ECU
PARKING UPDATE FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12: Parking will be in Gate 7 (569 Fairgrounds Blvd) off Shorefair Drive. All visitors must utilize Reynolds Blvd. to access Shorefair Drive.
February 13:
8 a.m.: #4 Elon vs #5 Richmond
10:30 a.m.: #3 Georgia Tech vs #6 Georgetown
1:30 p.m.: #4 South Carolina vs #5 Alabama
4:15 p.m.: #3 Auburn vs #6 Mississippi
7 p.m.: #1 St. Joe’s vs TBD
9:45 p.m.: #2 Virginia vs TBD
February 14:
12 p.m.: #1 Tennessee vs TBD
3 p.m.: #2 Georgia vs TBD
6 p.m.
9 p.m.
PARKING UPDATE FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14: Parking will be in Gate 7 (569 Fairgrounds Blvd) off Shorefair Drive. All visitors must utilize Reynolds Blvd. to access Shorefair Drive.
February 15: 11 a.m., 2 p.m.
Stream the Game Live
Hotel Information
Best Western Plus University Inn: $92/night + tax
3050 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Check-in: 3 p.m. | Check-out: 11 a.m.
Amenities: Complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi, gym, onsite parking
Best Western Booking Link | Group Code: 8I2DL4I7
Fairfield Inn & Suites Hanes Mall: $119/night + tax
1680 Westbrook Plaza Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Cut-off: Jan. 22, 2026
Check-in: 3 p.m. | Check-out: 12 p.m.
Amenities: Complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi, gym, free parking
Fairfield Hanes Mall Booking Link
Hampton Inn & Suites University: $124/night + tax
309 Summit Square Court, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Cut-off: Jan. 30, 2026 (rate honored after based on availability)
Check-in: 3 p.m. | Check-out: 11 a.m.
Amenities: Complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi, pool, gym, free parking
Hampton Inn Booking Link | Group Code: 900
Courtyard University: $129/night + tax
3111 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Cut-off: Jan. 16, 2026 (rate honored after based on availability)
Check-in: 4 p.m. | Check-out: 11 a.m.
Amenities: Restaurant, bar, Wi-Fi, gym, onsite parking
Courtyard University Booking Link | Group Code: ACWACWA
Fairfield Inn & Suites Downtown: $139/night + tax
125 S. Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Cut-off: Jan. 15, 2025 (rate honored after based on availability)
Check-in: 3 p.m. | Check-out: 12 p.m.
Amenities: Restaurant, Wi-Fi, gym, adjacent parking
