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. Grand Casino Arena, 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.
Choose your way to experience the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship. Secure an All-Session Package and catch every game, or follow your favorite team with a 4-Game Mini Pack that includes all four preliminary round games. Not sure who to follow? Group A and Group B Packages let you experience an entire pool of world-class hockey action. Plus, with our convenient Pay Over Time option, it’s easier than ever to lock in your seats for this once-in-a-generation tournament.”
Cheer for Team USA in all four preliminary round games as they chase a historic three-peat.
Team Canada is primed for gold—watch the beginning of their journey in all four preliminary round games.
Catch all four of Finland’s preliminary round games live in Minnesota.
Be there for every moment of Team Sweden’s preliminary round matchups
Choose your country and follow Slovakia, Switzerland, or Germany through every Group A preliminary game.
Pick your team and cheer on Czechia, Latvia, or Denmark in all Group B preliminary games.
All 29 games - the best value for the biggest fans.
Includes:
- 10 preliminary round games, 2 quarterfinal games, and 1 relegation game at 3M Arena at Mariucci Arena
- 10 preliminary round games, 2 quarterfinal games, 2 semifinal games, bronze medal game, and gold medal game at Grand Casino Arena (formerly Xcel Energy Center)
Prices start at $2,165 (includes taxes & fees)
USA, Sweden, Slovakia, Switzerland, and Germany. Package includes:
- 10 preliminary round games and 2 quarterfinal games at Grand Casino Arena (formerly Xcel Energy Center)
- 2 semifinal games, bronze medal game, and gold medal game at Grand Casino Arena (formerly Xcel Energy Center)
Prices start at $1,505 (includes taxes & fees)
Finland, Czechia, Canada, Latvia, and Denmark. Package includes:
- 10 preliminary round games and 2 quarterfinal games at 3M Arena at Mariucci Arena
- 2 semifinal games, bronze medal game, and gold medal game at Xcel Energy Center (formerly Xcel Energy Center)
Prices start at $1,505 (includes taxes & fees)
In the heart of Saint Paul, Grand Casino Arena (formerly Xcel Energy Center) is the main stage for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship. As home to Group A, this arena will feature all Team USA preliminary games, plus two quarterfinals, both semifinals, the bronze medal game, and the gold medal showdown. It’s where national pride is on the line — and where the world will be watching.
Located on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis, this iconic venue will host Group B preliminary games, including powerhouse teams like Canada and Finland. The action continues with two quarterfinals and the relegation game, all within an electric college hockey atmosphere.
Whether you are cheering for the teams in Group A or B, we want to welcome you to Minnesota, where the dynamic cities of Minneapolis, World Juniors Championship hockey fans seeking an unforgettable sporting experience. Dive into endless adventures, from urban delights to outdoor wonders, and discover the diverse array of attractions that define the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
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