Schedule Released for 2025 DICK's Sporting Goods Fall Classic

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Schedule Released for 2025 DICK's Sporting Goods Fall Classic

July 15, 2025 - United States Hockey League (USHL) News Release


The United States Hockey League (USHL) has announced dates and times for the tenth consecutive DICK'S Sporting Goods USHL Fall Classic from September 17 - 22 at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry Township, Pa.

The 2025 Fall Classic is expected to draw more than 400 scouts from the National Hockey League and college and junior teams to the region.

"We are extremely excited to return to Pittsburgh to open the 2025-26 season," said USHL President and Commissioner Glenn Hefferan. "In partnership with the Pittsburgh Penguins, UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex, Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau, and DICK'S Sporting Goods, we are excited to showcase our rising talent within the USHL while hosting youth tournaments that feature many of the top Tier-1 youth teams across the continent."

All 16 USHL teams will play two regular-season games each during the six-day event, starting with a 4:30 p.m. puck drop between the Sioux City Musketeers and Dubuque Fighting Saints, followed by a rematch of the 2025 Clark Cup Final between the Muskegon Lumberjacks and Waterloo Black Hawks. Additionally, elite invitational youth tournaments will be held at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex and other local rinks. Details about the youth tournaments will be announced at a later date.

"We are honored to host the DICK'S Sporting Goods USHL Fall Classic at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex for the tenth consecutive year," said Kara Radeke, Executive Director - Pittsburgh Penguins, UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. "This milestone event continues to be a one-of-a-kind opportunity to spotlight elite junior and youth hockey talent from across the country. We remain proud to partner with the USHL and its member clubs to help grow and advance the game. We also want to extend our sincere thanks to the USHL, NHL Central Scouting, Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau, DICK'S Sporting Goods, Parkhurst Dining, and the more than 100 volunteers who make this incredible event possible each year."

Wednesday, September 17

Dubuque Fighting Saints at Sioux City Musketeers - 4:30 p.m. - Covestro Rink

Muskegon Lumberjacks at Waterloo Black Hawks - 7 p.m. - FedEx Rink

Thursday, September 18

Green Bay Gamblers at Omaha Lancers - 12:30 p.m. - Covestro Rink

Chicago Steel at Sioux Falls Stampede - 2:30 p.m. - FedEx Rink

Sioux City Musketeers at Muskegon Lumberjacks - 5 p.m. - Covestro Rink

Waterloo Black Hawks at Dubuque Fighting Saints - 7 p.m. - FedEx Rink

Friday, September 19

Cedar Rapids RoughRiders at Des Moines Buccaneers - 12:30 p.m. - Covestro Rink

Sioux Falls Stampede at Green Bay Gamblers - 2:30 p.m. - FedEx Rink

Tri-City Storm at Youngstown Phantoms - 5:00 p.m. - Covestro Rink

Omaha Lancers at Chicago Steel - 7 p.m. - FedEx Rink

Saturday, September 20

Madison Capitols at Lincoln Stars - 12:30 p.m. - Covestro Rink

NTDP at Fargo Force - 2:30 p.m. - FedEx Rink

Youngstown Phantoms at Cedar Rapids RoughRiders - 5 p.m.- Covestro Rink

Des Moines Buccaneers at Tri-City Storm - 7 p.m. - FedEx Rink

Sunday, September 21

Fargo Force at Madison Capitols - 12:00 p.m. - Covestro Rink

Lincoln Stars at NTDP - 2:30 p.m. - FedEx Rink




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