IIHF World Junior Championship 2026
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About the event
The World Junior Ice Hockey Championship is the top under-20 tournament in the sport and a huge event in Canada, played over the New Year holidays. It is a showcase for future NHL stars and a fierce contest between hockey's leading nations, with Canada the most successful country by a distance. The 2027 tournament is in Edmonton, 26 December - 5 January.
Key figures
11 days26 December – 5 January 2027
First held1977official since 1977
AgeUnder-20future NHL stars
Most titlesCanadaby a distance
2027 hostEdmontonCanada
Stay in Edmonton
Check-in 25 Dec, check-out 29 Dec 2026 — 4 nights around 26 December 2026 - 5 January 2027. Change the dates to stay longer.
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Getting there
- AirportEdmonton International Airport (YEG), about 28 km
- Time zoneAmerica/Edmonton
Host country
- Currency: Canadian dollar
- Language: English, French
- Driving: on the right
- Capital: Ottawa
- Phone: +1
- Emergency: 911
- Electricity: 110 V, 60 Hz, plugs A/B
Coming years
2028
The organiser had not announced the 2028 edition as of 2026-09-03.