2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship Schedule Released: Full Game Dates, Times, and Matchups

The countdown is on for the 2026 IIHF Women's World Championship. The International Ice Hockey Federation has officially unveiled the full tournament schedule for the event, which will take place in Herning and Esbjerg, Denmark.

From November 6 to 16, 2026, the world's top women's hockey teams will compete for the championship title in a tournament packed with elite international competition.

Tournament Details

• Host Cities: Herning and Esbjerg, Denmark

• Dates: November 6 to 16, 2026

• Competition Format: Preliminary Round, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Medal Games

Full Schedule for the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship Released

Friday, November 6, 2026

• 15:00, Sweden vs Canada (Herning)

• 19:00, Denmark vs Finland (Herning)

• 15:00, Austria vs Czechia (Esbjerg)

• 19:00, Switzerland vs USA (Esbjerg)

Saturday, November 7, 2026

• 19:00, Japan vs Denmark (Herning)

• 19:00, Germany vs Austria (Esbjerg)

Sunday, November 8, 2026

• 15:00, Finland vs Sweden (Herning)

• 19:00, Canada vs Japan (Herning)

• 15:00, USA vs Germany (Esbjerg)

• 19:00, Czechia vs Switzerland (Esbjerg)

Monday, November 9, 2026

• 19:00, Denmark vs Canada (Herning)

• 19:00, Austria vs USA (Esbjerg)

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

• 15:00, Finland vs Japan (Herning)

• 19:00, Sweden vs Denmark (Herning)

• 15:00, Czechia vs Germany (Esbjerg)

• 19:00, Switzerland vs Austria (Esbjerg)

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

• 15:00, Canada vs Finland (Herning)

• 19:00, Japan vs Sweden (Herning)

• 15:00, Germany vs Switzerland (Esbjerg)

• 19:00, USA vs Czechia (Esbjerg)

Final Round Schedule

Friday, November 13, 2026, Herning

• 11:00, Relegation Game

• 15:00, Quarterfinal

• 19:00, Quarterfinal

Sunday, November 15, 2026, Herning

• 15:00, Semifinal 1

• 19:00, Semifinal 2

Monday, November 16, 2026, Herning

• 15:00, Bronze Medal Game

• 19:00, Gold Medal Game

With traditional contenders such as Canada, the United States, Finland, and Sweden in the field, along with host nation Denmark and several rising programs, fans can expect an exciting tournament from start to finish.

Make sure to mark the dates and prepare for ten days of world class women's hockey in Denmark.

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