2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

2026 IIHF World Junior Championship

Tournament details
Host country	United States
City	Minneapolis-Saint Paul
Venue(s)	Xcel Energy Center and 3M Arena at Mariucci
Dates	December 26, 2025 – January 5, 2026
Teams	10
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The 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships (2026 WJC) will be the 50th Ice Hockey World Junior Championship. It will begin on December 26, 2025, and will end with the gold medal game being played on January 5, 2026.