October 2026
1 Players may report to Training Camp for team meetings, registration, physicals, etc.
2 Training Camp opens, Members may begin on-ice sessions
14 Season-Opening Rosters due to League Office (3 p.m. ET)
16 ECHL regular season begins
November 2026
15 Active Rosters cut down from 21 to 20 (by 3 p.m. ET)
December 2026
20 Christmas Waiver/Trade Freeze begins (5 p.m. ET)
21-25 Christmas Break (no games)
26 Christmas Waiver/Trade Freeze ends (12 p.m. ET)
January 2027
25-28 All-Star Break (no games played)
26-27 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic (Boise, Idaho)
29 Jersey Reversal Date
February 2027
15 Overseas Deadline (3 p.m. ET) & IIHF Transfer Deadline (6 p.m. ET)
March 2027
TBD Recall/Assignment Deadline (11:59 p.m. local time)
TBD ECHL Trade Deadline (3 p.m. local time)
April 2027
9 Last day to place Player on Waivers (5 p.m. ET)
11 Last day of 2026-27 ECHL regular season
12 Submission of Playoff Rosters due (3 p.m. ET)
14 2027 Kelly Cup Playoffs begin
June 2027
8 Protected Lists due (3 p.m. ET)
20 Future Considerations Trade Deadline (3 p.m. ET)
22 Season-Ending Rosters due (3 p.m. ET)
23 First day to sign contracts for 2027-28 Season
July 2027
7 Qualifying Offers due to Players (11:59 p.m. ET)
22 Qualifying Offer Acceptance Period ends (11:59 p.m. ET)
Adirondack Thunder
Allen Americans
Atlanta Gladiators
Bloomington Bison
Cincinnati Cyclones
Florida Everblades
Fort Wayne Komets
Greensboro Gargoyles
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Idaho Steelheads
Indy Fuel
Jacksonville Icemen
Kalamazoo Wings
Kansas City Mavericks
Maine Mariners
New Mexico Goatheads
Norfolk Admirals
Orlando Solar Bears
Rapid City Rush
Reading Royals
Savannah Ghost Pirates
South Carolina Stingrays
Tahoe Knight Monsters
Toledo Walleye
Trenton Ironhawks
Trois-Rivières Lions
Tulsa Oilers
Wheeling Nailers
Wichita Thunder
Worcester Railers