PIHA Southeast Releases 2025–26 Schedule: Sunshine Division Debuts, New Venues

The Professional Inline Hockey Association (PIHA) has unveiled the full Southeast Region slate for the 2025–26 season across both the Semi-Pro and Minor Divisions—headlined by the launch of the Sunshine & Piedmont Divisions in the minors and a trio of new host venues.

What’s new

• Sunshine Division (Minor): Florida-focused pod featuring the Gainesville Crocodiles, Halpat Hooligans, South Florida Pegasus, and the Tampa Alkali Armada.

• Naples expansion:Naples Labeda Kaos add both Semi-Pro and Minor (Naples Kaos Venom) teams, deepening the club’s footprint across the region.

• New organizations:Atlanta Havoc (Semi & Minor), Konixx Scenic City Snipers, and Mavin Puff Puff Passers join the Southeast.

• New venues: First-time PIHA Southeast events at Pavilion Recreation Complex (Greenville County, SC), Fort Myers Skatium (FL), and Halpatiokee Inline Hockey Rink (Stuart, FL).

Opening Weekend — Oct. 11–12 (Volunteer Park, TN)

The Southeast drops the puck with a two-day festival at Volunteer Park:

Minor Division (Sat–Sun, Oct. 11–12):
A 14-game round-robin introduces the new cast—Atlanta Havoc (Minor), Konixx Scenic City Snipers, Mavin Puff Puff Passers, Asheville Aces, Apex Mops, Cary Mops, and Hendersonville Broadway Blades—with games rolling from 1:20 PM Saturday through 12:00 PM Sunday.

Semi-Pro (Sat–Sun, Oct. 11–12):
The Southeast Semi-Pro block opens Saturday evening with a marquee loop of Raleigh Title Wave Mops, Nashville Broadway Blades, Florida Citrus Kings, and Atlanta Havoc (4:00 PM–8:40 PM). The set continues Sunday morning with three more tilts that should quickly shape the early standings.

Sunshine/PIEDMONT Division Showcase — Nov. 1–2 (SGAA Dual Deck, GA)

The Sunshine Division debuts with a 20-game Minor weekend at SGAA Dual Deck Hockey Arena (Suwanee, GA). Florida newcomers collide with the established Carolina/Tennessee group and Naples Kaos Venom:

• Sat, Nov. 1 (2:00–9:20 PM): Sunshine double-rinks featuring Gainesville, Halpat, South Florida, Alkali Armada, plus Naples Venom, Atlanta Havoc (Minor), Scenic City Snipers, Asheville, Apex/Cary Mops, and Hendersonville.

• Sun, Nov. 2 (8:00–11:20 AM): Cross-pod rematches cap a high-tempo opener for the Florida quartet.

Florida Doubleheader Day — Nov. 22 (Volunteer Park & Halpatiokee)

A split-site Saturday spotlights two distinct Minor festivals:

• Volunteer Park (TN):Hendersonville, Atlanta Havoc (Minor), Mavin, and Scenic City trade eight games from 12:00–4:40 PM.

• Halpatiokee Inline Hockey Rink (Stuart, FL): Sunshine Division takes over with ten straight from 12:00–6:00 PM, including Gainesville vs. Halpat, Pegasus vs. Armada, and multiple Naples Venom matchups.

December Highlights

• Dec. 6 (XL Sports World Apex, NC — Minor): A Carolina/Chesapeake crossover brings the Asheville Aces, Apex/Cary Mops, and Chesapeake Baymen together for an eight-game event (12:00–4:40 PM).

• Dec. 13 (SGAA Dual Deck, GA — Semi-Pro): A nine-game gauntlet features Naples Kaos (Semi-Pro), Atlanta Havoc (Semi-Pro), Raleigh, Nashville, and Florida Citrus Kings, spanning 3:20–9:20 PM (with an early morning mini-slate starting 8:40 AM).

Holiday Sunshine Set — Dec. 21 (Halpatiokee, FL)

The Sunshine Division returns to Stuart, FL for another ten-game Minor showcase (12:00–6:00 PM), keeping the rivalry heat on through the holidays with Hooligans, Crocodiles, Pegasus, Armada, and Naples Venom.

New Venue Spotlight: Pavilion Recreation Complex — Jan. 10

A centerpiece Southeastern stop at Pavilion Recreation Complex (Greenville County, SC) features:

• Minor (12:00–8:40 PM): A 14-game slate mixing Atlanta Havoc (Minor), Scenic City, Mavin, Asheville, Apex/Cary, and Hendersonville.

• Semi-Pro (5:20–10:00 PM): Prime-time block including Atlanta Havoc, Nashville, Florida Citrus Kings, and Naples Kaos.

Fort Myers Debut Weekend — Jan. 17–18 (Fort Myers Skatium, FL — Minor)

The Sunshine Division’s season crescendo arrives in Fort Myers with back-to-back days:

• Sat, Jan. 17 (12:00–6:00 PM): Ten games across all four Florida clubs plus Naples Venom.

• Sun, Jan. 18 (12:00–2:40 PM): Final Sunshine Division fixtures set the table for postseason positioning.

Semi-Pro Wrap in the Carolinas — Jan. 24 (XL Sports World Apex, NC)

The Southeast Semi-Pro schedule concludes with a showcase headliner in Apex, NC featuring Raleigh, Nashville, Atlanta Havoc, and a crossover visit from the Chesapeake Baymen—an eight-game finale running 3:30–8:10 PM.

At-a-Glance: Key Dates & Venues

• Oct. 11–12: Opening Weekend — Volunteer Park (TN) — Semi-Pro & Minor

• Nov. 1–2: Sunshine Division launch — SGAA Dual Deck (GA) — Minor

• Nov. 22: Split slate — Volunteer Park (TN) & Halpatiokee (FL) — Minor

• Dec. 6:XL Sports World Apex (NC) — Minor crossover with Chesapeake Baymen

• Dec. 13:SGAA (GA) — Semi-Pro mega-slate

• Dec. 21:Halpatiokee (FL) — Sunshine Division holiday set

• Jan. 10:Pavilion Recreation Complex (SC) — New venue debut (Minor + Semi-Pro)

• Jan. 17–18:Fort Myers Skatium (FL) — Sunshine Division finale weekend (Minor)

• Jan. 24:XL Sports World Apex (NC) — Semi-Pro closing showcase with Baymen crossover

The Road Ahead

From the Sunshine Division’s first faceoff to Naples’ expanded program and fresh stops across the Southeast, the 2025–26 calendar is built for speed, rivalries, and packed double-rinks. The full day-by-day slate above runs October 11, 2025 through January 24, 2026 and includes competitive stops in Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida.

For standings, updates, and streaming details as puck drop nears, keep an eye on PIHA’s official channels. Southeast hockey is rolling—see you at the rink.