Peoria, Evansville to Meet for 2026 Presidents Cup Championship
Published on April 26, 2026 under SPHL (SPHL) News Release
HUNTERSVILLE, NC - In a battle between the last two SPHL champions, the Peoria Rivermen and the Evansville Thunderbolts will meet in the 2026 President's Cup Finals, with Game 1 set for Thursday.
The top-seeded Rivermen, who downed Macon and Knoxville to advance to the finals, are seeking their third championship, having won the title in 2022 and 2024.
The fourth-seeded Thunderbolts are looking to become just the fourth team to repeat as Presidents Cup champions, defeating Pensacola and Roanoke to make a return trip to the finals.
#1 Peoria Rivermen vs. #4 Evansville Thunderbolts
Game 1 - Thursday, April 30 at Peoria - 7:15 pm
Game 2 - Friday, May 1 at Peoria - 7:15 pm
Game 3 - Wednesday, May 6 at Evansville - 7:00 pm
Game 4 - Thursday, May 7 at Evansville - 7:00 pm (if necessary)
Game 5 - Saturday, May 9 at Peoria - 7:15 pm (if necessary)
(All times local)
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