HUNTERSVILLE, NC (April 26, 2026) – In a battle between the last two SPHL champions, the Peoria Rivermen and the Evansville Thunderbolts will meet in the 2026 President’s Cup Finals, with Game 1 set for Thursday.
The top-seeded Rivermen, who downed Macon and Knoxville to advance to the finals, are seeking their third championship, having won the title in 2022 and 2024.
The fourth-seeded Thunderbolts are looking to become just the fourth team to repeat as Presidents Cup champions, defeating Pensacola and Roanoke to make a return trip to the finals.
#1 Peoria Rivermen vs. #4 Evansville Thunderbolts
Game 1 – Thursday, April 30 at Peoria – 7:15 pm
Game 2 – Friday, May 1 at Peoria – 7:15 pm
Game 3 – Wednesday, May 6 at Evansville – 7:00 pm
Game 4 – Thursday, May 7 at Evansville – 7:00 pm (if necessary)
Game 5 – Saturday, May 9 at Peoria – 7:15 pm (if necessary)
(All times local)
