Las Vegas is hosting one of the biggest adult sled hockey tournaments in the country this week. The Vegas Golden Knights are the host club for the 2026 USA Hockey Sled Classic, presented by the NHL, a four-day event that runs Thursday, Nov. 5 through Sunday, Nov. 8, according to KSNV News 3.
The tournament
Games are being played at two valley rinks: City National Arena, the Golden Knights’ practice facility in Summerlin, and America First Center. A total of 28 teams from across the country are entered, including adult sled hockey clubs affiliated with NHL franchises and a local team representing the Golden Knights. More than 350 players are expected.
Sled hockey is the adaptive version of ice hockey. Players sit on sleds fitted with skate blades and use two short sticks, one end for pushing across the ice and the other for handling the puck.
Schedule
The field is split into six tiers. Each tier plays round-robin games first, followed by semifinals on Saturday, Nov. 7 and championship games on Sunday, Nov. 8. Organizers say the full game-by-game schedule is posted online through USA Hockey.
What it means for locals and visitors
For hockey fans, it is a chance to watch high-level adaptive hockey and cheer on the Golden Knights-affiliated team without heading to T-Mobile Arena. Expect extra traffic and busier parking around City National Arena in Summerlin and at America First Center through the weekend, especially around Saturday’s semifinals and Sunday’s title games. The event also brings hundreds of players, coaches and families to town, which is good news for nearby hotels and restaurants. Admission details were not included in the announcement, so check with USA Hockey or the Golden Knights before you go.
Driver tip: Teams and families moving between the two rinks and Strip hotels could mean extra rides to and from Summerlin this weekend.
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