Young Ice Hockey Champs

The 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship will take place in Minneapolis, USA, from December 26, 2025, to January 5, 2026. The tournament is organised annually by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) for national under-20 ice hockey teams from across the globe and attracts top hockey players in the age category.

This year’s tournament marks the 50th edition of the World Junior Ice Hockey Championship. Minnesota will host the mega event for the first time since 1982, while this will be the seventh time the tournament has been held in the USA.10 nations are taking part in the 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Ch