2026 World Junior Championship: Complete Schedule Released

The 2026 World Junior Championship is set to be an exciting event for hockey fans. Taking place this December and January, the tournament will feature various teams competing for international glory. The complete schedule has been released, providing fans with all the essential dates and matchups.

2026 World Junior Championship Schedule

The tournament kicks off on December 26, featuring an exhilarating opening match between Sweden and Slovakia. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the schedule:

December Matches

• December 26:
  • Sweden vs. Slovakia – 1 p.m. ET
  • Denmark vs. Finland – 3:30 p.m. ET
  • Germany vs. United States – 6 p.m. ET
  • Canada vs. Czechia – 8:30 p.m. ET
• December 27:
  • Slovakia vs. Germany – 2 p.m. ET
  • Latvia vs. Canada – 4:30 p.m. ET
  • United States vs. Switzerland – 6 p.m. ET
  • Denmark vs. Czechia – 8:30 p.m. ET
• December 28:
  • Sweden vs. Switzerland – 2 p.m. ET
  • Finland vs. Latvia – 4:30 p.m. ET
• December 29:
  • Germany vs. Sweden – 1 p.m. ET
  • Finland vs. Czechia – 3:30 p.m. ET
  • Slovakia vs. United States – 6 p.m. ET
  • Canada vs. Denmark – 8:30 p.m. ET
• December 30:
  • Switzerland vs. Germany – 2 p.m. ET
  • Latvia vs. Denmark – 4:30 p.m. ET
• December 31:
  • Switzerland vs. Slovakia – 1 p.m. ET
  • Czechia vs. Latvia – 3:30 p.m. ET
  • United States vs. Sweden – 6 p.m. ET
  • Canada vs. Finland – 8:30 p.m. ET

January Matches

• January 2:
  • Relegation game at 3M Arena – 12:30 p.m. ET
  • Quarterfinal 1 at Grand Casino Arena – 2 p.m. ET
  • Quarterfinal 2 at 3M Arena – 4:30 p.m. ET
  • Quarterfinal 3 at Grand Casino Arena – 6 p.m. ET
  • Quarterfinal 4 at 3M Arena – 8:30 p.m. ET
• January 4:
  • Semifinal 1 at Grand Casino Arena – 4:30 p.m. ET
  • Semifinal 2 at Grand Casino Arena – 8:30 p.m. ET
• January 5:
  • Third-place game at Grand Casino Arena – 4:30 p.m. ET
  • Championship game at Grand Casino Arena – 8:30 p.m. ET

Mark your calendars for these thrilling matchups in the 2026 World Junior Championship. This year promises to deliver some of the best junior hockey talent on the world stage.