2025 Battle at the Beach

The third installment of the College Hockey South-hosted Battle at the Beach tournament, presented by Visit Lauderdale, is is set for October 25–26, 2025, at the Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs, FL.

For the first time, the tournament expands to eight teams across two divisions, doubling both the field and the excitement from the first two editions.

Battle Division

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (M3) – tournament debut

Florida Atlantic University (M2) – third appearance

Lynn University (M3) – second straight appearance

University of Tampa (M3) – third appearance

Beach Division

Florida Atlantic University (M3) – debut

Florida State University (ACDC) – debut

Florida Tech (ACDC) – debut

University of Florida (ACDC) – debut

Schedule & Matchups

Saturday, October 25

Battle Division

• Game 1 – 4:45 PM | Lynn (M3) vs Tampa (M3)

• Game 3 – 7:30 PM | Embry-Riddle (M3) vs FAU (M2)

Beach Division

• Game 2 – 5:00 PM | Florida Tech (ACDC) vs FAU (M3)

• Game 4 – 7:45 PM | Florida State (ACDC) vs Florida (ACDC)

Sunday, October 26

Battle Division

• 3rd Place Game – 12:45 PM | Loser G1 vs Loser G3

• Championship – 1:15 PM | Winner G1 vs Winner G3

Beach Division

• 3rd Place Game – 10:00 AM | Loser G2 vs Loser G4

• Championship – 10:30 AM | Winner G2 vs Winner G4

After an early exit in the D3 CHS Playoffs last season at the IceDen, the Florida State Seminoles are hungry for redemption — and their opening clash comes against none other than their arch-rival, the Florida Gators.

Seminoles Captain Ryan Chambre recently joined the College Hockey Mouth podcast and didn’t shy away from expectations:

“We’re coming off of a strong year, but we’re definitely looking for revenge after getting knocked out of the playoffs.We have very high expectations this year… we want to win everything, that’s the mentality… there are no excuses.”

With rivalries renewed, new teams debuting, and championship hardware on the line, the 2025 Battle at the Beach promises to be the biggest and best edition yet.

Tickets & Streaming

Fans can purchase tickets at the door or online at CollegeHockeySouth.com.

• Weekend Pass: $25

• Single-Day (Adult): $20

• Single-Day (Child/Senior): $15

All games will be streamed live on the College Hockey South YouTube channel, so fans can catch every moment of the action whether in the arena or watching from home.

The 2025 Battle at the Beach is proudly presented by Visit Lauderdale, inviting fans to experience everything Greater Fort Lauderdale has to offer — from vibrant beaches to world-class dining and entertainment.

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