DATE CHANGE: Congressional Hockey Challenge to be held on March 26

Lawmakers, Lobbyists face off in annual charity hockey game

Washington, D.C. – The 2026 Congressional Hockey Challenge will now be played on March 26. The annual charity hockey game between lawmakers, administration officials, and staff versus lobbyists is hosted at the Washington Capitals practice facility, MedStar Capital IcePlex. Doors open at 7 p.m. ET, and the puck drops at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Since 2009, the game has raised more than $1.5 million for charities including the NHL Foundation, Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Club, USA Hockey Warriors Ice Hockey Program, Capital Warriors Beltway Hockey Program, the Tampa Warriors Hockey Heals event, and the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (which helped accelerate the development of the Professional Women’s Hockey League).

For tickets, additional information, or sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.congressionalhockeychallenge.com

Contact:
Kevin Coroneos
congressionalhockeychc@gmail.com
856-237-7050

About the Congressional Hockey Challenge
The Congressional Hockey Challenge is an annual ice hockey game for charity featuring federal lawmakers, congressional staff and administration officials from across the political spectrum against lobbyists representing a broad array of interests. The Congressional Hockey Challenge is committed to the advancement of the sport of ice hockey, ensuring that this incredible and dynamic sport is accessible to everyone who wants to play. Since 2009, the game has raised over $1.5 million for charities including the NHL Foundation, Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Club in Washington, DC, Capital Beltway Warriors Hockey Program, USA Warriors Hockey, and Tampa Warriors annual “22 hours of Hockey” event.