IIHF World Junior Championship
IIHF World Junior Championship
- Fri / Jan 2 1:00 PM Buy Tickets
- Fri / Jan 2 5:00 PM Buy Tickets
- Sun / Jan 4 3:30 PM Buy Tickets
- Sun / Jan 4 7:30 PM Buy Tickets
- Mon / Jan 5 3:30 PM Buy Tickets
- Mon / Jan 5 7:30 PM Buy Tickets
Event Info
The 2026 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Hockey Championship is underway in the State of Hockey! The 29-game international tournament features the best men’s players in the world under 20 years old.
2026 games will take place between two venues: Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul and 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis.
Across the two arenas, watch Team USA defend their 2025 title against Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Slovakia, Sweden, and Switzerland.
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Game Schedule
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Teams have been divided into two groups. Group A games and all medal rounds will be played at Grand Casino Arena, Group B games will be played at 3M Arena at Mariucci.
Group A – Games will feature teams USA, Germany, Slovakia, Sweden and Switzerland
December 26 at 12 p.m. - Sweden vs. Slovakia
December 26 at 5 p.m. - Germany vs. USA
December 27 at 1 p.m. - Slovakia vs. Germany
December 27 at 5 p.m. - USA vs. Switzerland
December 28 at 1 p.m. - Sweden vs. Switzerland
December 29 at 12 p.m. - Germany vs. Sweden
December 29 at 5 p.m. - Slovakia vs. USA
December 30 at 1 p.m. - Switzerland vs. Germany
December 31 at 12 p.m. - Switzerland vs. Slovakia
December 31 at 5 p.m. - USA vs. Sweden
January 2 at 1 p.m. - Sweden vs ? Quarterfinal Game
January 2 at 5 p.m. - USA vs ? Quarterfinal Game
January 4 at 3:30 p.m. - Semifinals Game
January 4 at 7:30 p.m. - Semifinals Game
January 5 at 3:30 p.m. - Bronze Medal Game
January 5 at 7:30 p.m. - Gold Medal GameGroup B – Games will feature teams Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, and Latvia - all played at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis.
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Ticket Information
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Tickets are still available for most games at both locations. See full schedule and purchase tickets here.
All tickets are digital only. Paper tickets will not be accepted.
Your tickets were sent to the email address used at purchase. You must use that same email to log in to the correct mobile app.
Depending on your ticket package(s), you may need one or both apps below. Download them from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Grand Casino Arena is home to the NHL Minnesota Wild. Use the Minnesota Wild app for all games at Grand Casino Arena.
3M Arena at Mariucci is home to the University of Minnesota Gopher Hockey program. Use the Gopher Sports app for all games played at 3M Arena at Mariucci.
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Bag Policy
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For safety and speed of entry, we strongly discourage guests from bringing bags of any kind to events at Grand Casino Arena. Purses no larger than 12” x 12” x 6” are allowed at designated X-ray entry points. This applies to all purses, including clear bags. Backpacks, coolers or large totes are prohibited. Medical and parenting bags are permitted and subject to X-ray screening. Wristlet, clutch or wallets 4” x 6” x 1.5” or smaller are allowed at all entrances and subject to inspection.
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Mobile Entry
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Pro tip for faster mobile entry: Add your tickets to your phone's "wallet" and have a fully charged battery. This bypasses the need for Wi-Fi or cellular data at the gates.
Mobile tickets are like an airline boarding pass which can be accessed with a smartphone via the Ticketmaster app or mobile site in a bar code format and scanned at the gate for entry. Mobile tickets are protected by Ticketmaster’s SafeTix™ technology. SafeTix™ continually generates a new and unique barcode that automatically refreshes every few seconds so the barcode cannot be stolen or copied, keeping your tickets safe and secure. Screen shots are not accepted for entry.
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Cashless Payment Only
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Only credit card and mobile payment (Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.) are accepted for concessions, retail, parking and box office transactions. Cash is not accepted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Visit our tournament FAQ page for answers to many common questions regarding accessing your tickets, accessibility support, security processes, and more.