Daily schedule, live scores, group standings — straight from Zurich and Fribourg, May 15–31.

0 · Today's Games Switzerland, 15–31 May Updated: 06:59 UTC, May 12

Today's Games

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Upcoming Games

Fri 15 May · 20:20 CEST Fri 15 May · 18:20 UTC
TBC Group Stage · Group A
Switzerland
vs
Czechia
Venue: Hallenstadion, Zurich
Kings Game →
Fri 15 May · 20:20 CEST Fri 15 May · 18:20 UTC
TBC Group Stage · Group B
Canada
vs
Germany
Venue: BCF Arena, Fribourg
Kings Game →
Sat 16 May · 15:20 CEST Sat 16 May · 13:20 UTC
TBC Group Stage · Group A
United States
vs
France
Venue: Hallenstadion, Zurich
Kings Game →
Sat 16 May · 15:20 CEST Sat 16 May · 13:20 UTC
TBC Group Stage · Group B
Sweden
vs
Latvia
Venue: BCF Arena, Fribourg
Kings Game →
Sat 16 May · 19:20 CEST Sat 16 May · 17:20 UTC
TBC Group Stage · Group A
Norway
vs
Denmark
Venue: Hallenstadion, Zurich
Kings Game →
Sat 16 May · 19:20 CEST Sat 16 May · 17:20 UTC
TBC Group Stage · Group B
Slovakia
vs
Hungary
Venue: BCF Arena, Fribourg
Kings Game →
Sun 17 May · 16:20 CEST Sun 17 May · 14:20 UTC
TBC Group Stage · Group A
Czechia
vs
Finland
Venue: Hallenstadion, Zurich
Kings Game →
Sun 17 May · 16:20 CEST Sun 17 May · 14:20 UTC
TBC Group Stage · Group B
Germany
vs
Italy
Venue: BCF Arena, Fribourg
Kings Game →
Sun 17 May · 20:20 CEST Sun 17 May · 18:20 UTC
TBC Group Stage · Group A
Switzerland
vs
United States
Venue: Hallenstadion, Zurich
Kings Game →
Sun 17 May · 20:20 CEST Sun 17 May · 18:20 UTC
TBC Group Stage · Group B
Canada
vs
Slovakia
Venue: BCF Arena, Fribourg
Kings Game →
Mon 18 May · 17:20 CEST Mon 18 May · 15:20 UTC
TBC Group Stage · Group A
France
vs
Norway
Venue: Hallenstadion, Zurich
Kings Game →
Mon 18 May · 21:20 CEST Mon 18 May · 19:20 UTC
TBC Group Stage · Group B
Sweden
vs
Hungary
Venue: BCF Arena, Fribourg
Kings Game →

Group Standings

Group A
Team GPWOTW OTLL GFGAPts
Czechia 000 00 00 0
Denmark 000 00 00 0
France 000 00 00 0
Germany 000 00 00 0
Hungary 000 00 00 0
Norway 000 00 00 0
Sweden 000 00 00 0
Switzerland 000 00 00 0
Group B
Team GPWOTW OTLL GFGAPts
Austria 000 00 00 0
Canada 000 00 00 0
Finland 000 00 00 0
Italy 000 00 00 0
Latvia 000 00 00 0
Slovakia 000 00 00 0
Slovenia 000 00 00 0
United States 000 00 00 0

Quick Answers

When does the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship start?
May 15, 2026. The tournament runs through May 31, 2026 in Switzerland (Zurich + Fribourg).
Where is the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship held?
Switzerland. Group A plays at Hallenstadion in Zurich; Group B plays at BCF Arena in Fribourg.
How does the tournament work?
16 teams, two groups of 8, round-robin group stage. Top 4 from each group advance to a single-elimination quarter-final → semi-final → bronze + gold final on May 31.

Responsible Gambling

Set a stake limit before puck drop. Never chase losses period-by-period.

Schedule shown is a tentative placeholder until the official IIHF bracket goes live — verify kickoff times and matchups at iihf.com. Times shown in CET/CEST and UTC. Sportsbook links are affiliate where shown.