NBHL Tier 1 Niagara Registration Is Now Open for 2026!

Big news for the Niagara ball hockey community — registration is officially OPEN for the brand-new NBHL Tier 1 Niagara Division, launching in 2026!

This is the first time Niagara will host a Tier 1 division in the National Ball Hockey League, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring this level of competition to the region. The NBHL recently announced their expansion into Niagara, and now it’s finally time for teams to start securing their spot.

What Is Tier 1 All About?

Tier 1 is the highest level of play in the NBHL. Think fast-paced games, top-level talent, and a professionally organized season from start to finish. If you’ve been looking for a bigger challenge or a chance to compete on a national stage—this is it.

Why Bring Tier 1 to Niagara?

Niagara has a massive ball hockey community that’s grown every single year. The NBHL highlighted our strong player base, Haig Bowl’s atmosphere, and Ballhockey.com’s ability to run high-level programs as the main reasons for choosing us as their newest Tier 1 home.

In short: our community earned this.

Team Registration Is Open Now

If you’re a high-level team ready to compete at a national calibre, now’s the time to jump in.

Spots are limited for the launch year, and demand is high — so submitting your team early is strongly encouraged.

For more information and registration info, visit: https://ballhockey.com/nbhl/