For most, March and April may be synonymous with the NCAA Basketball Tournament. But for hockey fans, the most exciting college sports action happens on the rink with the arrival of the Frozen Four.
This year’s NCAA Hockey Tournament airs entirely on ESPN platforms, with slightly different viewing options for the men’s and women’s games. So, keep reading as we break down Frozen Four and National Championship channel specifics and game times.
What channels show the Frozen Four?
You can watch the women’s Frozen Four hockey games on ESPN+, while the men’s matchups are available on ESPN2 and ESPN+.
Pro tip: TSN+ will stream the men’s and women’s Frozen Four and National Championship games in Canada.
2025 NCAA Frozen Four TV schedule
Mark your calendars for a hockey extravaganza. The women’s 2025 Frozen Four already took place on March 21 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but the men’s semifinals hit the ice in St. Louis, Missouri, starting April 10.
Men’s NCAA Frozen Four schedule
| Game | Day | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen Four | |||
| (9) Denver vs. (4) Western Michigan | Thursday, April 10 | 5:00 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN+ |
| (13) Penn State vs. (7) Boston University | Thursday, April 10 | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN+ |
| National Championship | |||
| (7) Boston University vs. (4) Western Michigan | Saturday, April 12 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN+ |
Data effective as of post date.
Women’s NCAA Frozen Four schedule
Data effective as of post date.
Best NCAA Frozen Four TV plans
ESPN+ is the ultimate destination for men’s and women’s Frozen Four action. For $11.99 a month, you’ll get every NCAA Ice Hockey Tournament game, including all Frozen Four matchups. The streaming service also features additional college hockey coverage and over 1,000 NHL games per season.
The men’s and women’s ice hockey championships also air on traditional channels like ESPNU and ESPN2. If you’re only tuning in for a title game, we recommend trying Fubo’s seven-day free trial.
Which TV providers show the Frozen Four?
The Frozen Four is accessible across most cable, satellite, and live TV streaming providers. Of course, you can always get an ESPN+ subscription at a much lower cost to stream the men’s and women’s NCAA hockey tournaments.
| Provider | Price | ESPN2 | ESPNU | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hulu + Live TV Best NCAA Hockey Tournament coverage |
$81.99–$95.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for Hulu Read Hulu + Live TV review |
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Fubo Best free trial |
$14.99–$94.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for FuboTV Read Fubo review |
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Sling TV Cheapest ESPN TV plan |
$45.99–$60.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for Sling TV Read Sling TV review |
| Cox | $71.00–$162.00/mo. | ✔ | ✔ |
Read Cox review |
| DIRECTV | $84.99–$164.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for DIRECTV Read DIRECTV review |
| DIRECTV STREAM | $84.99–$164.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ |
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| DISH | $91.99–$121.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for DISH Read DISH review |
| Optimum | $30.00–$160.00/mo. | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for Optimum Read Optimum review |
| Philo | $28.00/mo. | — | — |
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| Spectrum | $40.00–$105.00/mo. | ✔ | ✔ |
Check Availability Read Spectrum review |
| Verizon Fios | $95.00–$139.00/mo. | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for Verizon Read Verizon Fios review |
| Xfinity | $20.00–$80.00/mo. | ✔ | ✔ |
Read Xfinity review |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for YouTube TV Read YouTube TV review |
Data effective as of post date.
How to watch the Frozen Four for free
You can watch the men’s Frozen Four for free with Fubo’s seven-day trial, which gives you access to all ESPN channels. Unfortunately, ESPN+ is the only viewing option for the women’s Frozen Four. That’s why we recommend an ESPN+ subscription for both tournaments.
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Why you should trust us
Our sports experts analyzed this year’s NCAA Ice Hockey Tournament schedule to provide fans with a straightforward viewing guide. After compiling the broadcast details, we cross-referenced them with our existing TV provider coverage. Then, we determined our provider recommendations based on game access, pricing, and ease of use.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
