COLUMBUS, Ohio – The puck drops for 49th Annual Ohio High School Athletic Association ice hockey state tournament Saturday at Nationwide Arena in downtown Columbus. For the 24th consecutive year, Nationwide Arena will serve as the host of the OHSAA Ice Hockey Final Four.
Tickets are available at Ticketmaster - Semifinals and at Ticketmaster - Championship.
All three games of the state tournament will be streamed live by NFHS Network.
2026 OHSAA Ice Hockey State Tournament
All games covered by NFHS Network.
Home team listed first.
Semifinal #1: No. 1 Gilmour Academy (34-1) vs. No. 4 Sylvania Northview (23-9-3), Saturday, March 14 at Nationwide Arena at 1 p.m.
Semifinal #2: No. 2 St. Ignatius (23-11-2) vs. No. 3 Dublin Jerome (24-10-3), Saturday, March 14 at Nationwide Arena at 4 p.m.
State Championship: Sunday, March 15 at Nationwide Arena at 4 p.m.
The ongoing partnership between the Ohio High School Athletic Association and the Columbus Blue Jackets has helped keep the tournament in Columbus, giving the students an opportunity to play in a professional environment. Nationwide Arena offers a seating capacity of 18,500, ensuring plenty of room for cheering fans. Beyond the size, the arena also provides a top-tier fan experience with the high-definition scoreboards and numerous concessions stand options.
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