MEN’S COMPETITIVE DRAFT LEAGUE
Starting Summer 2026
A New Way to Compete
This summer, Ballhockey.com is launching something we’ve never done before: the Men’s Competitive Draft League — a 12-week competitive season, plus playoffs, running through the summer of 2026 and into September.
How It Works
Step 1 — Submit Your Interest: Register as an individual player — no payment required upfront. During signup, you’ll have the option to name one player you’d like to be paired with in the draft (completely optional — see Player Pairing below).
Step 2 — The Draft: Once registration fills, we’ll hold a draft — potentially in person — where team captains select their rosters from the full player pool. Details on the captain selection process and draft format will be announced soon.
Step 3 — The Season: Teams hit the rink for a 12-week regular season, followed by playoffs, wrapping up in September 2026.
Player Pairing — How It Works
Want to make sure you land on the same team as a buddy? Here’s the deal:
- Each player may request a pairing with a maximum of one other player.
- Pairings must be mutual — both players must select each other during registration for the link to count heading into the draft.
- If the pairing is mutual, you’ll be drafted together as a linked duo.
- If only one side of the pairing is submitted, the request will not be linked, and both players will enter the draft individually.
Pairing is completely optional. Plenty of players will enter solo — that’s the spirit of a draft league.
Registration & Cost
$160 + tax per player
No payment is required to submit your interest. The registration fee is only collected once you’ve been drafted to a team, and must be paid prior to playing your first game.
Your registration includes:
- Full 12-week regular season plus playoffs
- Official draft league t-shirt — yours to keep after the season wraps up
- Entry into the draft player pool
Key Details at a Glance
| Format | Individual registration, captain-led draft |
| Season Length | 12 weeks + playoffs |
| Timeline | Summer 2026 through September 2026 |
| Cost | $160 + tax per player |
| Payment | Due only if drafted — before your first game |
| Included | League t-shirt (yours to keep) |
| Pairing | Optional, max 1 player, must be mutual |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a team to sign up? No — that’s the whole point. Everyone registers as an individual, and teams are built through the draft.
Do I pay when I sign up? No. Submitting your interest is free. The $160 + tax registration fee only applies if you’re drafted to a team, and must be paid before you play your first game.
Can I request to play with a friend? Yes. You can name one player during registration. As long as they name you too, you’ll be linked together heading into the draft.
Can I pair with more than one person? No. Pairings are capped at one player per person to keep the draft balanced and fair.
Who are the team captains? Details on the captain selection process are coming soon. Stay tuned.
When and where is the draft? The draft will take place once registration fills — and we’re exploring hosting it as an in-person event. More information will be shared with registered players.
When does the season start? The season kicks off in summer 2026 (aiming for late July start), running 12 weeks with playoffs concluding in September 2026.
Ready to Enter the Draft?
Spots are limited — the sooner you register, the sooner we draft.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or message us on social media.