October 20, 2026

By Ali and Josh Van Orden · AVO Real Estate | Keller Williams Realty East Idaho · Facts checked Oct 20, 2026

One of our favorite things about living in East Idaho is how easy it is to grab a seat and cheer for the home team. You don't need a big-city budget or a two-hour drive. Here's our guide to the teams and big games around Idaho Falls and Pocatello this season. Dates change, so we've linked every team's official schedule. Give it a quick look before you head out.

Idaho Falls Spud Kings hockey

The Spud Kings call this their first NAHL season, and home games are at the Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls. Spud Kings schedule The arena inside the Mountain America Center is called Hero Arena. Visit Idaho Falls

  • Coming up at home: Pueblo Oct 22–24, Ogden Nov 6–7 and Billings Nov 19–21, with most puck drops at 7:05 p.m. The regular-season home schedule runs through April 10, 2027. Spud Kings schedule

  • Junior hockey makes a fun night out, and a Friday game is an easy way to meet people around town.

Idaho State Bengals football

The Bengals play home games at the ICCU Dome in Pocatello, which longtime locals still call Holt Arena. ICCU Dome history

  • Remaining home games: Portland State on Sat, Oct 24 and Montana State on Sat, Nov 7, both at 4 p.m. ISU football schedule

  • The big one: Idaho comes to Pocatello on Saturday, Nov 21, at 4 p.m. for the Potato State Rivalry, which is also Senior Day. ISU football schedule

High school football: 5A state championship in Pocatello

The Idaho high school state football championships are Nov 20–21. The 5A final is slated for the ICCU Dome, per the IHSAA schedule, and the matchups will be decided in the playoffs. IHSAA state sites and dates · IHSAA football

The ICCU Dome also hosts the state wrestling tournament Feb 26–27, 2027. IHSAA state sites and dates

EnduroCross at the Mountain America Center

Indoor off-road motorcycle racing comes to Idaho Falls on Friday, Nov 13 and Saturday, Nov 14. Riders take on rock beds, logs and tractor tires inside the arena. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and racing starts at 7. Those two nights are Rounds 5 and 6 of the 2026 AMA EnduroCross series. EnduroCross at Mountain America Center · Mountain America Center

The Snake River Invitational: D-I men's basketball over Thanksgiving

This one is new. On Nov 27–29, the Mountain America Center hosts the first Snake River Invitational. Boise State, Drake, North Texas and North Dakota State will play six games over three days. The venue says it's the first multi-team Division I men's basketball event ever held in Idaho Falls. It's a fun way to spend Thanksgiving weekend. Snake River Invitational

Summer: Idaho Falls Chukars baseball

When the snow melts, the Chukars take the field at Melaleuca Field as part of the Pioneer League. There's nothing quite like a summer evening at the ballpark. The 2027 schedule isn't posted yet, so watch the team's site. Idaho Falls Chukars · 2026 schedule (for reference)

Thinking about living near here? Take a look at our Pocatello community guide.

Happy to talk it through anytime

New to East Idaho, or wondering which town puts you closest to the games you love? We're always happy to talk it through, no pressure at all. Reach out anytime. You can also call or text Ali and Josh at 208-271-4250, browse homes at search.avorealestate.com, or find quick answers in our FAQ.

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