The 2026 NCAA men's hockey tournament field is set, with Michigan State Spartans crowned as the No. 1 overall seed. This marks their 30th NCAA appearance and their 12th Frozen Four bid, seeking their first national title since 2007. The Spartans, boasting four first-round NHL draft picks, will face UConn Huskies in the first round.

The tournament, airing on ESPN networks, features automatic qualifiers from conference tournaments and top-ranked teams. Western Michigan and North Dakota also secured top seeds, while Michigan and Minnesota Duluth earned at-large bids. The Frozen Four will take place at Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena from April 9-11.