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2025 NCAA FROZEN FOUR

Stay up to date on all things 2025 NCAA Tournament Hockey! On this page you will find game information, fan gatherings and hotel information, pregame event schedule, watch party information and more!

Game Schedule

The Broncos have advanced to the National Championship game! They will face Boston on Saturday, April 12 at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. Game time is set for 7:30 PM ET / 6:30PM CT on ESPN2/ESPN+. 

2025 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship
WMU vs Boston | 7:30PM ET

Enterprise Center - St. Louis, MO
Saturday, April 12

FAN EVENTS IN ST. LOUIS

Open Practice | Wednesday, April 9th

Catch the action up close as each team holds a one-hour practice at the Enterprise Center on Wednesday, April 9. The four practices run from 11:15 a.m. to 4 p.m., with WMU scheduled to practice from 11:15 AM–12:15 PM, CDT. Practices are free to attend,. Enjoy discounts on food and beverages, plus activities throughout the concourse. 

Friday Bronco Fan Social | Friday, April 11th

Join Bronco fans in St. Louis on Friday afternoon for a social gathering from 4-6 p.m. at the Rooftop bar at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark. 
No registration required - Cash Bar

Pregame Fan Gathering - St. Louis

Bronco fans in St. Louis are encouraged to join other WMU fans pregame at Maggie O'Brien's (2000 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63103) from 3-5:30 PM CT - just down the road from Enterprise Center and the Frozen Fest - 

This event is free - Register Here

Frozen Fest | Pregame Fan Fest

Celebrate the Frozen Four at Frozen Fest, located just a block from the Enterprise Center at historic Union Station. The festival will be packed with food, drinks, games, activities, live music and much more. Don’t miss out - the free Frozen Fest event will be open on Saturday, April 12th from 1267 p.m. WMU's Pep Band, Cheer Team & Buster Bronco will be in attendance around 4:30 PM.

For more details about Frozen Fest, click here.

Blue Carpet Arrivals

As part of the Frozen Four championship experience, help us welcome the teams as they arrive for their games and walk the blue carpet! Team arrivals will take place outside the Post Entrance of Enterprise Center on Clark Avenue.

WMU’s pep band, cheer team & Buster Bronco will lead the charge as we welcome the team to the arena! We welcome all fans to attend and take part in the festivities! The team will tentatively enter around 4:00 p.m. on Saturday - stay tuned for updates on timing.

ALL NCAA Frozen Four Championship Information as well as a full schedule of NCAA Frozen Four Activities can be found online here

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO - CHECK OUT A FULL LIST OF FAN EVENTS, ENTERPRISE CENTER AND ST. LOUIS AREA INFORMATION ONLINE HERE

Check back on this page as more information becomes available on fan opportunities in St. Louis as well as in Kalamazoo!

FAN HOTEL INFORMATION

WMU FAN HOTEL BLOCK
Marriott St. Louis Grand
800 Washington Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63101

Rooms through this block are now sold out - fans are encouraged to check with the hotel directly for additional room availability

POP-UP FAN SHOP

Need to get your WMU Frozen Four gear before the game? There will be a pop-up fan shop at the Marriott St. Louis Grand -  located in the Missouri Room. 

Anticipated hours for the Fan Shop will be:
Wednesday, April 9 | 7p - 10p
Thursday, April 10 | 8a -10p
Friday, April 11 | 8a - 8p
Saturday. April 12 | 8a - 5p

Watch Parties - Kalamazoo
UNIVERSITY ARENA (Read Fieldhouse) | WMU Campus

For those unable to attend in person:  Join us in Kalamazoo Saturday to cheer on WMU Hockey in the National Championship game with fellow Bronco fans at University Arena! (please note location change from Thursday's game)

Doors open at 6:30pm for the 7:30pm ET National Championship game.

Enjoy giveaways, concessions available for purchase (including beer), music, chance to win great prized & more—help bring the game-day energy to Kalamazoo!

Watch Party - Detroit

Broncos National Championship Watch Party
Bookie's Bar
2208 Cass Ave. | Detroit, MI | 48201
Saturday, April 12
Begins at 7 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. puck drop
$10 registration includes two drink tickets good for domestic beer, house wine and well cocktails

REGISTER ONLINE HERE

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Fan Gatherings 

Join fellow Bronco fans at an unofficial watch party to cheer on the Broncos
No registration needed. First come first served seating. Please note: these are self-organized gatherings, and attendees are responsible for their own food and drinks.

Grand Rapids
Peppino's Downtown
130 Ionia Ave SW,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
 

Chicago
Cleo’s Bar and Grill
1935 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Stay tuned for additional fan gathering locations in the surrounding communities if they become available

2025 Commemorative Frozen Four Tickets

Own a piece of history with the Hand-Forged Bronze Commemorative Ticket. Each 3” x 6” ticket is available with a minimum donation of $150, with no limit on quantity (e.g., three tickets require a $450 donation). Orders will be delivered within 6 to 8 weeks.This donation to WMU Hockey automatically includes a membership to the Bronco Athletic Fund which includes additional benefits based on contribution level. If you are an existing Bronco Athletic Fund member, this donation adds to your overall contribution.

To keep up with all things Bronco Hockey, be sure to follow along on social media!

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