2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship Tickets

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Women’s hockey is on the rise and the future stars of tomorrow will take centre stage in Sydney & Membertou, Cape Breton (Nova Scotia), when Canada hosts the 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship!

SEE THEE RISE and cheer on Team Canada as they defend their world championship title on home soil from Jan. 10–18, 2026.

Tickets are on sale now so secure your seats!

Medal Round Packages starting at $200 include all quarterfinals, semifinals, bronze, and gold medal games. Get Your Tickets!

All preliminary round games will be played at the Membertou Sport & Wellness Centre while playoff games will take place at Centre 200.  A very limited number of individual tickets for preliminary round games are also available at this time while individual game tickets for Centre 200 matchups will be available for purchase early November.

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FAQs

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Q: What is the 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship?

A: The 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship is an annual tournament for national women's under-18 (U18) ice hockey teams, administered by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF).

Q: Where will the 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship take place?

A: The 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship will take place at Centre 200 in Sydney, NS and the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre in Membertou, NS.

Q: When does the 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship take place?

A: The 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship will take place January 10-18, 2026.

Q: What teams are participating in the 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship?

A: Eight teams will participate. Group A consists of Canada, Sweden, Switzerland and Hungary. Group B includes the United States, Czechia, Finland and Slovakia.

Q: How many games will be played during the 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship?

A: Eight countries will play a total of 21 games (excluding pre-tournament games).

Q: How old do you have to be to play in the 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship?

A: The 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship is limited to players born on or after Jan. 1, 2008.

Q: What is the IIHF?

A: The IIHF (International Ice Hockey Federation) is the worldwide governing body for ice hockey, responsible for promoting, developing and governing men's and women's ice hockey, including running international tournaments and setting rules.

Q: When will the 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship schedule be released?

A: The official 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship schedule will be released on September 18, 2025. You can find the official event schedule HERE.

Q: Will there be any pre-competition games played during the 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship?

A: There will be several pre-competition games leading up to the event in January 2026. Hockey Canada is working with the IIHF and potential nearby host communities on a pre-competition schedule that will be released at a later date.

Q: What was the 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship priority ticket list?

A: The priority ticket list ensured that fans who signed up received front-of-the-line access to 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship tickets. The priority list is now closed.

Q: What games are included in the Medal Round ticket package?

A: The Medal Round ticket package includes all 9 playoff games being played at Centre 200 including four quarterfinals, the relegation game, two semifinals, the bronze medal game and gold medal game.

Q: When will individual game tickets be available to purchase?

A: Individual game tickets and group tickets for all games at Membertou Sport & Wellness Centre and Centre 200 will be available to purchase on October 16, 2025.  A Family 4-pack option for playoff games at Centre 200 will be also available to purchase on October 16, 2025. All ticket options at both venues will be available at HockeyCanada.ca/Tickets. 

Q: How will I receive my Medal Round ticket packages that I purchased for the 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship?

A: Medal Round ticket package purchasers will receive their tickets electronically within the Centre 200 account manager.

Q: What time will venue doors open prior to puck drop?

A: Venue doors will open one hour prior to puck drop for all games in both venues for the 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship.

Q: Who do I contact for additional information regarding my tickets?

A: Please contact tickets@hockeycanada.ca for further information regarding your ticket options for the 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship.

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