The schedule for the 2026 Phillip Ginsberg National Championship has been released. Competition begins on 15 July and runs through to 19 July with all games being held at Hunter Ice Skating Stadium. The 13 & under teams of New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia all return after competing in the 2025 edition. The Australian Capital Territory and South Australia return for the first time since 2024, entering a combined team into the tournament.
All times local (AEST). Last updated: 19 July 2026.
Preliminary round
| Date | Time | Away | Home | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 July | 13:40 | ACT/South Australia | Queensland | Score |
| 15 July | 15:20 | New South Wales | Victoria | Score |
| 16 July | 06:30 | Queensland | New South Wales | Score |
| 16 July | 08:10 | Victoria | Western Australia | Score |
| 16 July | 16:00 | ACT/South Australia | New South Wales | Score |
| 17 July | 07:00 | ACT/South Australia | Victoria | Score |
| 17 July | 08:40 | Western Australia | Queensland | Score |
| 17 July | 14:30 | New South Wales | Western Australia | Score |
| 18 July | 06:30 | ACT/South Australia | Western Australia | Score |
| 18 July | 08:10 | Queensland | Victoria | Score |
Playoffs
| Date | Time | Game | Away | Home | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 July | 07:00 | SF | Western Australia (4th) | Victoria (1st) | Score |
| 19 July | 08:40 | SF | New South Wales (3rd) | Queensland (2nd) | Score |
| 19 July | 13:40 | BMG | New South Wales (Loser SF2) | Western Australia (Loser SF1) | Score |
| 19 July | 15:20 | GMG | Queensland (Winner SF2) | Victoria (Winner SF1) | Score |
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