2026 AHL All-Star Classic
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See the best players in the American Hockey League in Rockford when the AHL All-Star Classic presented by BMO comes to the BMO Center February 10-11, 2026!
This extraordinarily unique event has never been held in Illinois and has not been hosted by a Midwest city since 2004. This unforgettable two-day event will include the AHL All-Star Skills Competition, the AHL All-Star Challenge, the AHL Hall of Fame Induction & Awards Ceremony and more.
All-Star Classic Tickets
Tickets to the All-Star Classic events are currently exclusive to IceHogs season ticket member packages. Explore membership options now for your chance to attend these historic events!
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All-Star Premium Seating
A limited number of premium seating options remain for the All-Star Classic events. Call an IceHogs ticket rep at (815) 986-6465 today to book now!
All-Star Classic Partnerships
Interested in corporate partnership opportunities for the All-Star Classic? Contact us at (779) 221-3063 or kbehn@icehogs.com to discuss.
History of the AHL All-Star Classic
The All-Star Classic has been a celebrated part of the AHL season for much of the league’s existence, with the first event being held in 1942 to raise funds for Canadian and American efforts during World War II.
The AHL All-Star experience as we know it today took off in 1995, and is now a multi-day event showcasing the league’s stars and celebrating its past, present, and future. Since 1995, more than 94 percent of All-Star Classic participants have gone on to compete in the National Hockey League, including Cam Atkinson, Drake Batherson, Patrice Bergeron, Jordan Binnington, Thomas Bordeleau, Jack Campbell, John Carlson, Logan Couture, Thatcher Demko, Connor Hellebuyck, Tristan Jarry, Kaapo Kahkonen, Jordan Kyrou, Jonathan Marchessault, Jacob Markstrom, Brandon Montour, William Nylander, Kyle Palmieri, Mikko Rantanen, Dylan Strome, Linus Ullmark, Vitek Vanecek and Mats Zuccarello.
Learn more about the history of the AHL All-Star Classic at theahl.com/history and see what exciting things are planned for the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic in Palm Desert, California, home of the Coachella Firebirds.