About
The 10-nation tournament features the best men’s players in the world under 20 years of age and the 29 games of the championship take place over 10 days. The 2026 event marks the 50th anniversary of the IIHF World Junior Championship. Xcel Energy Center, home of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild in Saint Paul, and 3M Arena at Mariucci on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis, will serve as the competition venues.
Dates
- Saturday, December 26, 2026
- Sunday, December 27, 2026
- Monday, December 28, 2026
- Tuesday, December 29, 2026
- Wednesday, December 30, 2026
- Thursday, December 31, 2026
- Friday, January 01, 2027
- Saturday, January 02, 2027
- Sunday, January 03, 2027
- Monday, January 04, 2027
- Tuesday, January 05, 2027