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The Tournament: March 28 - 29, 2026
At Buffalo Riverworks

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We're Back in 2026!

The 2026 Backyard Classic is happy to announce that this years tournament will be held at Buffalo Riverworks March 28-29 2026, for a two day event.

 

The tournament will be held on the existing two ice rinks at Buffalo Riverworks.

​We look forward to seeing everyone again and thank you for the continued support!! All Ages: 6U - Adult... Boys and Girls... Men's and Women's Divisions!!

How it Works - Adult & Youth Play

ALL TEAMS GET 3 GAME GUARANTEE PLUS PLAYOFFS - (For Top Seeds TBD)
9am - 7pm March 28 - 29, 2026

ALL PLAY STARTS AND FINISHES ON YOUR SCHEDULED DAY

SATURDAY OR SUNDAY 

THIS INCLUDES ROUND ROBIN AND PLAYOFFS 

NO RETURN PLAY FOR PLAYOFFS

MORNING BRACKETS 8am - 1pm (approximately)
AFTERNOON BRACKETS 1pm - 6pm (approximately)

Please arrive 45 minutes before your scheduled game

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AGES

6U - 16U

YOUTH BOYS & GIRLS

​$750 / Team

Maximum: 9 Players

Minimum: 5 Players including Goalie

(4v4 in game play)

A designated "Team Captain/ Coach" must register all information for each team.
 

AGES

16 - 30

ADULT COMPETITIVE & RECREATIONAL 

$550 / Team

Maximum: 6 Players

Minimum: 4 Players including Goalie

(3v3 in game play)

A designated "Team Captain/ Coach" must register all information for each team.

AGES

30+

OVER 30 ADULT RECREATIONAL

$550 / Team

Maximum: 6 Players

Minimum: 4 Players including Goalie

(3v3 in game play)

A designated "Team Captain/ Coach" must register all information for each team.

AGES

50+

OVER 50 ADULT RECREATIONAL

$550 / Team

Maximum: 6 Players

Minimum: 4 Players including Goalie

(3v3 in game play)

A designated "Team Captain/ Coach" must register all information for each team.

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