Florida Cup Set for Oct. 17-18 in Fort Myers

Four Florida organizations will compete for NCDC and USPHL Premier titles at the 2026 Florida Cup, scheduled for Oct. 17–18 at the Fort Myers Skatium in Fort Myers, FL.

The Florida Eels, Florida Jr. Blades, Coral Springs Jr. Cats and Typhoon Hockey Club will each field teams in both divisions. This year marks the first Florida Cup appearance for the participating NCDC programs during their inaugural season in the league.

Saturday’s opening round will feature the Eels against the Jr. Blades and the Jr. Cats against the Typhoon in both divisions. Winners will advance to Sunday’s championship games, while the remaining teams will meet in consolation games. Each team will play twice, with separate NCDC and USPHL Premier champions crowned Sunday.

Opening-round pairings are based on the participating teams’ final rankings from the previous season, with the highest-ranked team facing the lowest-ranked team and the second- and third-ranked teams meeting in the other matchup.

Saturday, Oct. 17 — Opening Round

USPHL Premier: Florida Eels vs. Florida Jr. Blades – 9 a.m.
USPHL Premier: Coral Springs Jr. Cats vs. Typhoon Hockey Club – Noon
NCDC: Coral Springs Jr. Cats vs. Typhoon Hockey Club – 3 p.m.
NCDC: Florida Eels vs. Florida Jr. Blades – 6 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 18 — Championship and Consolation Games

USPHL Premier: Matchup TBD – 9 a.m.
USPHL Premier: Matchup TBD – Noon
NCDC: Matchup TBD – 3 p.m.
NCDC: Matchup TBD – 6 p.m.

All times Eastern. Sunday’s matchups will be determined by Saturday’s results.

The Fort Myers Skatium is located at 2250 Broadway in Fort Myers. Adult admission is $5, and children ages 10 and under receive free admission.

Watch live on USPHL+ (blackbearsports.tv).