2026 Ben Gutenberg Memorial SYC and RJCC
The 2026 Ben Gutenberg Memorial SYC - RJCC is a prominent youth and junior fencing tournament sanctioned by USA Fencing. Hosted by the Rochester Fencing Club, the event is a key regional competition for young athletes. The tournament honors the memory of Ben Gutenberg, a dedicated local competitive fencer who passed away in 2007.
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October 2-4, 2026 at Golisano Training Center at Nazareth University
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Attendees: 2000
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Hotels: Woodcliff Hotel and Spa, Holiday Inn Express - Victor, Hampton Inn Rochester-Penfield, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Rochester Henrietta
2026 Elite Prospects Cup Series (EPCS)
SuperSeries Hockey showcases and tournaments are recognized as premier events in youth hockey. The organization’s mission is to provide the most competitive and professionally managed games in the sport. Each SuperSeries Hockey event is designed with balance, fairness, and the ultimate player experience in mind.
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October 2-4, 2026 at Rochester Ice Center, Tim Horton’s Iceplex, and Wegman’s Ice Arena
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Attendees: 1700
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Hotels: Fairfield Inn by Marriott Rochester Airport, Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn, DoubleTree by Hilton - Rochester, Woodcliff Hotel and Spa,Holiday Inn & Suites Rochester Marketplace, Rochester Airport Marriott, Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area, Fairfield Inn Rochester Henrietta/University Area, Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area,Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester, Best Western Plus Victor Inn & Suites
61st Annual McQuaid Invitational
Rochester, NY looks forward to hosting the 61st Annual McQuaid Invitational. The event takes place at Genesee Valley Park on Saturday, October 3rd, with the first race going off at 9:00am. Athletes come from twenty states and two Canadian provinces, with a rough estimate upwards of 7,000 athletes.
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October 3, 2026 at Genesee Valley Park
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Attendees: 20000
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Hotels: Hampton Inn & Suites - Rochester/Victor, DoubleTree by Hilton - Rochester, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/Pittsford, Hampton Inn By Hilton Rochester Greece, Holiday Inn Express Irondequoit, Holiday Inn Express and Suites- Rochester/ Webster, Staybridge Suites, Hampton Inn Rochester-Webster, Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Greece, WoodSpring Suites Rochester Greece, Hampton Inn Rochester Irondequoit, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Rochester Henrietta
2026 Frederick Douglass HBCU Classic
Don’t miss the 2026 Baldwin Richardson Foods Frederick Douglass HBCU Football Classic, happening Saturday, October 3rd at the Rochester Community Sports Complex. Witness a powerful showdown as the Lincoln University Lions take on the Virginia State University Trojans in a game filled with HBCU pride, tradition, and energy. From pre-game tailgating to the 5th Quarter Battle of the Bands, it’s more than a game — it’s a celebration of culture and community.
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October 3, 2026
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Venue: Rochester Community Sports Complex
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Attendees: 3000
2026 MyHockey Rochester Fall Classic
MyHockey Tournaments runs youth ice hockey tournaments in 14 cities across 10 states. Divisions are usually available from 9U to 18U and from house to AA skill levels. The Fall Classic will bring over 2,200 attendees to the Greater Rochester area.
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October 9-11, 2026 at Tim Hortons Iceplex and Lakeshore Hockey Arena
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Attendees: 2200
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Hotels: Courtyard by Marriott/Brighton, DoubleTree by Hilton - Rochester, Woodcliff Hotel and Spa, Holiday Inn & Suites Rochester Marketplace, Rochester Airport Marriott, Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/Pittsford, Residence Inn Rochester Henrietta, Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area, Holiday Inn Express and Suites- Rochester/ Webster, Hampton Inn Rochester-Webster,Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester, Courtyard Rochester Downtown, Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Greece, Hampton Inn Rochester Irondequoit
1st Annual Cobras FC Can-Am Invitational
For more than 35 years, Cobras FC has hosted one of the region's most respected youth soccer events, welcoming teams from across the United States and Canada to Rochester for high-quality competition. The Can-Am Invitational brings together clubs from Ontario, NY West, Central New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio for a weekend of meaningful competition, player development, and memorable tournament experiences.
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October 17-18, 2026 at Total Sports Experience and Grace & Truth Sportspark
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Attendees: 1800
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Hotels: DoubleTree by Hilton - Rochester, Rochester Airport Marriott, Holiday Inn Express- Greece, Hampton Inn By Hilton Rochester Greece, Holiday Inn Express Irondequoit, Grace and Truth SportsPark, Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Greece, WoodSpring Suites Rochester Greece, Hampton Inn Rochester Irondequoit
2026 MyHockey Empire State Showdown
MyHockey Tournaments runs youth ice hockey tournaments in 14 cities across 10 states. Divisions are usually available from 9U to 18U and from house to AA skill levels. The Fall Classic will bring over 1,300 attendees to the Greater Rochester area.
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October 23-25, 2026 at Tim Horton’s Iceplex
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Attendees: 1300
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Hotels: Courtyard by Marriott/Brighton, DoubleTree by Hilton - Rochester, Woodcliff Hotel and Spa, Rochester Airport Marriott, Residence Inn Rochester Henrietta, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/University & Medical Center, Courtyard Rochester Downtown, Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Greece
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October 28-29, 2026 at Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center
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Attendees: 1500
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Hotels: Hyatt Regency Rochester
Roc City Girls Fest – Premier Ice Prospects
Roc City Girls Fest is the premier girls’ hockey tournament in North America. This elite competition hits the ice over two weekends, bringing more than 160 teams from across the U.S. and Canada, to the Rochester area.
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October 30-November 1, 2026 and November 6-8, 2026
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Attendees: 5,200
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Facilities: Lakeshore Hockey Arena, Rochester Ice Center, Tim Horton’s Iceplex, Blue Cross Arena, Canandaigua Civic Center, Genesee Valley Sports Complex, Paul Louis Arena, Tuttle North Ice Arena, Webster Ice Arena
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Hotels: Fairfield Inn by Marriott Rochester Airport, Residence Inn by Marriott West/Greece, Hampton Inn & Suites - Rochester/Victor, Fairfield Inn & Suites Rochester West/Greece, Courtyard by Marriott/Brighton, Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn, DoubleTree by Hilton - Rochester, Woodcliff Hotel and Spa, Holiday Inn & Suites Rochester Marketplace, Rochester Airport Marriott, Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/Pittsford, Residence Inn Rochester Henrietta, Courtyard by Marriott/Penfield, Fairfield Inn Rochester Henrietta/University Area, Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area, Homewood Suites by Hilton Rochester/Henrietta, Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/University & Medical Center, Fairfield Inn and Suites Rochester East/Webster, Holiday Inn Express Irondequoit, Holiday Inn Express and Suites- Rochester/ Webster, Hyatt Regency Rochester, Homewood Suites - Victor, Holiday Inn Express - Victor, Homewood Suites by Hilton Rochester-Greece,Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester, Hampton Inn Rochester-Penfield,Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Greece, Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown, Hampton Inn Rochester Irondequoit, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Rochester Henrietta
