The Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) has announced that the 2026 Goodall Cup playoffs, also known as the 2026 AIHL finals series, will be held at O’Brien Icehouse from 28 August to 30 August 2026. The format for the playoffs remains unchanged with the top six teams from the regular season advancing to the playoffs with the preliminary games held on 28 August, the semifinals on 29 August, and the grand final on 30 August. Game times, exact matchups, and ticket details will be confirmed at a later date.
Note: SF = Semifinal, PF = Preliminary final. Last updated: 29 August 2026.
Schedule
Preliminary round
| Date | Time | Away | Home | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug. | 15:00 | Sydney Bears (6th) | Canberra Brave (3rd) | O’Brien Icehouse |
| 28 Aug. | 19:00 | Sydney Ice Dogs (5th) | Perth Thunder (4th) | O’Brien Icehouse |
Semifinals
| Date | Time | Away | Home | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug. | 14:00 | Sydney Ice Dogs (Winner PF2) | Newcastle Northstars (1st) | O’Brien Icehouse |
| 29 Aug. | 18:00 | Canberra Brave (Winner PF1) | Melbourne Mustangs (2nd) | O’Brien Icehouse |
Final
| Date | Time | Away | Home | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug. | 14:00 | Canberra Brave (Winner SF2) | Newcastle Northstars (Winner SF1) | O’Brien Icehouse |
Further information
- O’Brien Icehouse to host 2026 AIHL Finals Series by Stephen White (AIHL, 18 January 2026)
- See also: 2026 AIHL season schedule
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