MUSKEGON, Mich. — The Muskegon Lumberjacks, in conjunction with the United States Hockey League, have announced their 62-game regular season schedule for the 2026-27 campaign. The schedule features the return of several fan-favorite events and a mid season trip to the East Coast as the team looks for its third straight Clark Cup Final appearance.
The regular season begins at the 2026 Dick's Sporting Goods Fall Classic. Held at a new venue this year, the USHL's season-opening showcase will take place at Blackhawks Ice in downtown Chicago, home of the Chicago Steel and the practice facility of the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks. Dates, opponents, and game times for the Lumberjacks' two Fall Classic contests will be announced at a later date.
Muskegon opens its home schedule at Trinity Health Arena on September 25-26 against the USA Hockey National Team Development Program Under-18 Team. Prior to the season opener on September 25, the Lumberjacks will raise their 2026 Eastern Conference Championship banner, marking the second consecutive season the organization has celebrated a banner-raising ceremony in front of the home crowd.
For the first time since the 2023-24 season, the Lumberjacks will return to New York for the American Cup, where they will face the Youngstown Phantoms on December 3-4. The annual event at Tim Hortons Iceplex combines a premier youth hockey tournament with a pair of USHL match ups.
The calendar year comes to a close at Trinity Health Arena with a New Year's Eve showdown against the Chicago Steel. The match up marks the Lumberjacks' first New Year's Eve game since the 2022-23 season, when Muskegon welcomed the USA Hockey National Team Development Program Under-17 Team to downtown Muskegon.
The Lumberjacks will face every Western Conference opponent during the regular season, with four Western clubs making visits to Muskegon. A rematch of the 2026 Clark Cup Final highlights the home schedule on January 29-30, when the Sioux Falls Stampede come to Trinity Health Arena.
By the Numbers: Games Against Each Opponent
9 Games
6 Games
- Chicago Steel
- Madison Capitols
5 Games
- USNTDP Under-17 Team
- USNTDP Under-18 Team
4 Games
- Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
- Dubuque Fighting Saints
- Green Bay Gamblers
3 Games
2 Games
- Fargo Force
- Lincoln Stars
- Omaha Lancers
- Sioux City Musketeers
- Sioux Falls Stampede
- Tri-City Storm
- Waterloo Black Hawks
Promotional theme nights will be released later. For the full 2026-27 regular season schedule, visit
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About the Muskegon Lumberjacks
The Muskegon Lumberjacks are proud and dedicated members of the United States Hockey League (USHL), the nation's only Tier I junior hockey league and leading producer of NCAA players and National Hockey League draft picks in the United States. The club's goal is to create an environment where student-athletes develop into successful young men, both on and off the ice. This includes playing the game the right way while maintaining academic excellence in the classroom and staying actively involved in the West Michigan community. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and top-notch family entertainment while serving as positive role models for the youth and local community.
