Grove Hotel Named Host for 2027 ECHL All-Star
The Grove Hotel in downtown Boise will serve as official host hotel for the 2027 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic at Idaho Central Arena.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Hockey
The ECHL and Idaho Steelheads have named The Grove Hotel the official host hotel for the 2027 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic, which takes place Jan. 26-27, 2027, at Idaho Central Arena. Hotel 43 was also named the fan block hotel for the event.
Why it matters
The designation positions downtown Boise hotels as the hub for ECHL All-Star festivities, bringing league officials, team representatives and visiting fans to the city for the event. For Boise, it adds visitor activity to the local hospitality sector around the weekend of the game.
The ECHL has grown from five teams in four states in 1988-89 to 30 teams across 23 states and one Canadian province for 2026-27, with 785 players reaching the NHL. The extraction does not provide attendance projections or hotel room counts for the event.
The players
ECHL
The ECHL is a professional hockey league founded in 1988-89 that serves as a developmental league for the NHL.
Idaho Steelheads
The Idaho Steelheads are a professional ECHL hockey team based in Boise, Idaho.
The Grove Hotel
The Grove Hotel is a downtown Boise hotel that includes the Grove Fitness Club & Spa with 12,000 square feet of workout space.
The details
The Grove Hotel will host ECHL All-Stars, team representatives and league VIPs, and will serve as ECHL headquarters during All-Star festivities. Hotel 43 is offering a special rate for fans attending the Classic.
Timeline
Jan. 26-27, 2027: 2027 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic at Idaho Central Arena.
2026-27 season: ECHL's 39th season, with 30 teams.
Season Trajectory
The ECHL has maintained affiliations with 29 of 32 NHL teams for 29 consecutive seasons, a structure that has produced 785 players who went on to the NHL. The All-Star Classic in Boise reflects the league's continued growth from five founding teams in 1988-89 to 30 teams in 2026-27.
Fans planning to attend the Classic can book rooms at Hotel 43 using its special ECHL rate or stay at The Grove Hotel, the official host hotel. Visitors should book early given the event's January 2027 date and limited downtown hotel inventory.
The takeaway
Fans who plan early can secure downtown Boise lodging and attend the 2027 All-Star Classic as part of a weekend centered on the league's growing NHL pipeline. Checking hotel rate options ahead of the January 2027 event can help travelers lock in better pricing.
What happens next
The 2027 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic takes place Jan. 26-27, 2027, at Idaho Central Arena in Boise.
Further reading
Explore more Boise hockey coverage to follow the Idaho Steelheads and ECHL developments.
More information
Visit the ECHL official league website for schedules and All-Star Classic details.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Press of Atlantic City.
