2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship – Game Day Packages available!

From 15 to 31 May 2026, the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Zurich and Fribourg will be a true ice hockey event that will bring fans from across the globe together and promises unforgettable moments. Day tickets for the 2026 IIHF WM are now available.

16 of the world’s top national teams will compete in 64 games for the coveted World Champion’s title. The state-of-the-art arenas in Zurich and Fribourg will provide the perfect stage for high-intensity action on the ice and an electrifying atmosphere in the stands and Official Fan Zones.

The game schedule has been confirmed, and Game Day Packages for Zurich and Fribourg are on sale as of today. Any remaining Single Game Tickets will be released in February 2026.

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About the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship:

The IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship is returning to Switzerland after 17 years. The global ice hockey elite will meet in Zurich and Fribourg from 15 to 31 May 2025 at the biggest annual winter sports event. The 2026 IIHF WM will take place in Zurich and Fribourg’s state-of-the-art ice hockey arenas. In a total of 64 games the 16 best national teams will compete for the coveted Ice Hockey World Championship title. During the 17 days of the event, around 1’300 volunteers will help to create an unforgettable ice hockey experience for fans and teams.

All Ice Hockey World Championships take place under the leadership of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). You can find further information at: 2026.iihfworlds.com

For Christian Hofstetter, General Secretary of the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Zurich and Fribourg, it is clear: «We’re on course and the anticipation is building day-on-day. We’re going in with a dedicated and motivated team who is working hard to get an outstanding World Championship under way and provide everyone with an unforgettable sporting experience.»

The Game Schedule for the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship is here!

2026 IIHF WM will kick off in Switzerland hosted in the vibrant Host Cities of Zurich and Fribourg – the international ice hockey event will attract fans from all over the world and promises unforgettable moments. The official game schedule for the tournament has now been published and gives a glimpse at what fans can be expecting.

From 15 to 31 May 2026, the world’s top 16 national teams will battle it out over 64 thrilling games for the prestigious World Champion’s title. The action begins on Friday, 15 May 2026 with two headline clashes at Zurich’s Swiss Life Arena: Finland will meet Germany and – in a re-run of the gold medal game earlier this year – the USA will face Switzerland. Two high-calibre standoffs are on the cards at the arena in Fribourg too, with Canada up against Sweden and Czechia taking on Denmark.

Game schedule online

Short journeys – big emotions

Dank der kurzen Reisezeit zwischen den beiden Host Cities – weniger als 1 Stunde und 30 Minuten mit dem Zug – erwartet Fans und Teams ein attraktives Turnier mit kurzen Wegen und einer mitreissenden Atmosphäre.

Christian Hofstetter, General Secretary of the 2026 IIHF WM says: «We’re thrilled to unveil the official game schedule. Switzerland is set to host a compact and emotionally charged Ice Hockey World Championship – with top-tier hockey and outstanding games right from day one.»

Time to Shine – Become a volunteer at the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship

Our volunteers are the unsung heroes behind the scenes, without whom an event of this magnitude would not be possible. Before, during, and after the tournament, there are numerous exciting areas of work, from hospitality and transportation to accreditation. That’s why we are looking for motivated, hard-working, proactive, and sports-loving people who want to become part of the ice hockey family. Sign up now!