It’s finally time to see the world’s biggest hockey talents battle it out in another World Juniors.
This year’s tournament is played in Minnesota.
Here’s everything you need to know!
After a long December, it is finally time to see Team Canada U20’s battling against other young talents from Sweden, USA, Finland and other countries. This year’s Junior’s will be the first on American soil since 2018 and, in fact, the 50th overall.
When are 2026 World Junior Hockey Championship?
The 2026 World Junior Hockey Championship will be played between December 26th and January 5th in Minnesota, USA.
Two different arenas will be used, Xcel Energy Center and 3M Arena.
In total, ten nations will participate. The final is played on January 5th.
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Where can I watch the 2026 World Junior Hockey Championship?
The 2026 World Junior Hockey Championship will be aired on TSN.
Groups
The nations are divided into two groups, A and B. You can find them both below.
Group A
USA
Sweden
Slovakia
Switzerland
Germany
Group B
Finland
Czechia
Canada
Latvia
Denmark
The arenas
Xcel Energy Center. Capacity: 17 954
3M Arena. Capacity: 10 257
Schedule 2026 World Junior Hockey Championship
Below you will find the full schedule for the tournament. Start times are EST.
26th of December
1.00 PM: Sweden – Slovakia
3.30 PM: Denmark – Finland
6.00 PM: Germany– USA
8.00 PM: Czechia – Canada
27th of December
2.00 PM: Slovakia – Germany
4.00 PM: Latvia – Canada
6.00 PM: USA – Switzerland
8.30 PM: Denmark – Czechia
28th of December
2.00 PM: Sweden – Switzerland
8.30 PM: Finland – Latvia
29th of December
1.00 PM: Germany – Sweden
3.30 PM: Finland – Czechia
6.00 PM: Slovakia – USA
8.00 PM: Canada – Denmark
30th of December
2.00 PM: Switzerland – Germany
4.30 PM: Latvia – Denmark
31st of December
1.00 PM: Switzerland – Slovakia
3.30 PM: Czechia – Latvia
6.00 PM: USA – Sweden
8.00 PM: Canada – Finland
2nd of January
2.30 PM: Quarter Final 1
4.30 PM: Quarter Final 2
6.00 PM: Quarter Final 3
8.00 PM: Quarter Final 4
4th of January
4.30 PM: Semifinal 1
8.00 PM: Semifinal 2
5th of January
8.00 PM: Gold medal game
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