AHL president and CEO Scott Howson announced on Sunday at BMO Center that the Rockford IceHogs will host the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic. The skills competition will be held on Feb. 10 and the All-Star Game on Feb. 11. The AHL will also hold its Hall of Fame induction and award ceremony on Feb. 11.

The AHL All-Star Classic coming to Rockford in 2026 is a big win for the local economy, according to city leaders. John Groh, President and CEO of the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, said,

American Hockey League President Scott Howson spoke to the crowd Sunday afternoon to make the announcement. “I’m very pleased to tell you that the American Hockey Games Board of Governors has selected BMO Center and the Rockford IceHogs to host the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic.”

Skills Competition will occur Feb. 10, Hall of Fame Induction and Awards ceremony and AHL All-Star Challenge will occur on Feb. 11

Rockford is an All-Star city. This past week, the Rockford IceHogs were building up excitement for a big announcement. It came Sunday during the first intermission of their game against the Milwaukee Admirals.