2026 LEAGUE FACT SHEET

One-page press fact sheet for Season One + Expansion Weekend. Drop print PDF as PuckGold-2026-League-Fact-Sheet.pdf in assets/media-hub/DROP-DOCS-HERE/.

League Format

The core of PuckGold is dual team + individual hardware with Banana Hockey pace — running clock, aggressive strategy, and fan aura windows. 2026 reinforces elite competition and season-long performance across Founding Four and the First 16 expansion wave.

2026 Format · Field

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FOUNDING TEAMS — Miami Mighty Geckz · McLean Cardinals · Washington Whoomp! · Chattanooga Choo Choo

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PLAYERS PER TEAM VAULT — bios, headshots, clips ready for media

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EXPANSION WEEKEND FIELD — Founding 4 + 12 invite markets · 4 pools of 4

3×3:33

PERIODS — Running clock. Minimal stoppages. Livestream breath.

ALL GOALS + AURA WINDOWS COUNT — pulled goalie weaponized; Sudden Death Strobe OT (9-man).

Updated pathways · First 32

Season-long franchise pathways reward consistent operators and create meritocratic entry into the League.

Founding 4 (1–4) Locked Underdog Division era — live vaults, hardware, booth audio.
First 32 (5–32) · Invite Invite-only wave. City rights + arena nights. Apply interest via Franchise / Apply.
Remaining (33+) · Waitlist Application + waitlist. Increases turnover and competitive tension for new markets.

These pathways enhance meritocratic entry into PuckGold while protecting Founding Four lore.

Quick facts

Full format 2026 Rosters Media Guide Download PDF vault