The 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship will be co-hosted by Sweden and Denmark.
Hosting Nations and Key Venues
This prestigious international ice hockey tournament will feature games played across two primary locations, one in each host nation, strategically dividing the group stage and knockout rounds.
Tournament Venues and Responsibilities:
The responsibilities for hosting various stages of the championship are distributed between the two cities as follows:
| City | Country | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm | Sweden | Will serve as the main location, hosting Sweden's group stage games, two quarter-finals, both semi-finals, and the highly anticipated bronze and gold medal games. |
| Herning | Denmark | Will host the other group stage, along with two of the four quarter-final matches. |
This co-hosting arrangement allows for a broad distribution of the event's excitement and logistical burden, leveraging the excellent sports infrastructure in both Sweden and Denmark. It ensures that fans in both countries have the opportunity to experience high-stakes international ice hockey directly.
