The 2026 Men's Ice Hockey World Championships were the 89th such event hosted by the International Ice Hockey Federation. Teams participated at several levels of competition based on their 2025 results. The competition also served as qualifications for division placements in the 2027 edition.
As a test, two divisions were scheduled to play their tournament with two groups, with a knockout stage to follow and the winner of the final to be promoted. The last-placed teams of each group would play a two-game series to determine the relegated team.
Championship (Top Division)
The tournament was held in Zurich and Fribourg, Switzerland, from 15 to 31 May 2026.
Group A
Group B
Bracket
Final standings
Division I
Group A The tournament was held in Sosnowiec, Poland from 2 to 8 May 2026.
Group B The tournament was held in Shenzhen, China from 29 April to 5 May 2026.
Division II
Group A The tournament was scheduled to be held in Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates from 20 to 26 April 2026. On 18 March 2026, the tournament was postponed due to the 2026 Iran war. It was cancelled on 7 April 2026.
Teams
Group B The tournament was held in Sofia, Bulgaria from 6 to 12 April 2026.
Division III
Group A The tournament was held in Cape Town, South Africa from 13 to 19 April 2026.
Group B The tournament was held in Hong Kong from 13 to 19 April 2026.
Division IV
The tournament was scheduled to be held in Kuwait City, Kuwait from 12 to 18 April 2026. On 18 March 2026, the tournament was postponed due to the 2026 Iran war. A week later, the tournament was cancelled.
Teams
See also 2026 Women's Ice Hockey World Championships
References
External links Official website