NAPHL FALL League Announces Dates for the 2026-27 Season

Designed to complement the high school hockey season throughout the Upper Midwest, the FALL League features NAHL-branded organizations and players from some of the nation's top hockey regions, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and surrounding areas. The league provides a structured development environment focused on exposure, competition, and advancement to junior hockey. 

2026-27 FALL League Event Schedule

September 11-13, 2026
FALL Opener
Blaine, Minnesota

September 24-27, 2026
NAHL / FALL Showcase
Blaine, Minnesota

October 30-November 2, 2026
FALL Finals
Blaine, Minnesota

Why the FALL League?

One of the greatest benefits of the FALL League is the direct involvement of NAHL and NA3HL organizations. Coaches and scouts build, manage, and develop these rosters while evaluating players throughout their high school seasons, creating meaningful opportunities for advancement.

All events are hosted in Blaine, Minnesota, one of the premier hockey destinations in North America. The centralized location provides easy access for players, families, scouts, and college recruiters while creating a highly competitive environment focused on player development.

In addition, FALL League participants are eligible for NAHL Subsidiary Tenders, providing a direct pathway into the NAHL development model.

"The FALL League continues to be an outstanding platform for player advancement," said Dennis Vickers, Director of Player Personnel for the NAHL and Director of the NAPHL. "We're seeing more players move on to the NA3HL, NAHL, and ultimately college hockey. The league gives players meaningful exposure while allowing our organizations to identify and follow talent throughout the season."

Key Features

• Direct access to the NAHL tendering system
• Evaluation and exposure from NAHL and NA3HL organizations
• Events hosted in one of the nation's premier hockey markets
• Competition-based scheduling utilizing CBD (Competition, Balance & Development) rankings
• Full support from NAHL Hockey Operations and Marketing
• Access to NAHL technologies including NAStat, NAScout, and NAHLTV

About the FALL League

The FALL League serves as a premier development platform within the NAPHL structure, providing players with elite competition, direct scouting exposure, and a proven pathway to junior and collegiate hockey. Supported by the NAHL, the league continues to create opportunities for players seeking to take the next step in their hockey careers.

For additional information, please contact: Dennis Vickers dvickers@nahl.com