Sports fans, get ready for the biggest event in international ice hockey! The 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship will take place from May 15th-31st in Switzerland, bringing together 16 of the world’s best to battle it out for glory. First held at the 1920 Olympics, this is considered one of the most prestigious and elite tournaments in the hockey world.
Switzerland have been chosen to host the 89th edition of the competition after 17 years, with games set to be played across two state-of-the-art venues. Group A will be hosted by the Swiss Life Arena in Zurich, and Group B will take place at the BCF Arena in Fribourg.
Across the 17-day tournament, fans will be treated to world-class competition featuring a packed schedule of matches as the teams compete through the group stages to the knockout rounds. Whether it’s the variety of the early rounds or the high-stakes drama of the late stage, every match will offer unmatched intensity and an unforgettable atmosphere.
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