The 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship brings together 10 national teams for one of the biggest events in international women’s ice hockey. Hosted in Denmark from November 6–16, 2026, the tournament features some of the world’s strongest hockey nations, including the United States, Canada, Finland, Czechia and Sweden.
Fans can follow their favorite national teams throughout the competition, with each country competing in the preliminary round before the tournament moves into the knockout stage.
The 10 participating countries are divided into two groups: Group A and Group B. Both groups feature five teams, with each national team aiming to qualify for the quarterfinals and continue its pursuit of the world championship title.
This page provides the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship rosters directory, including team names, country abbreviations and direct links to individual national team roster pages.
2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship Teams and Groups
The tournament features 10 participating national teams split into two preliminary-round groups. Group A includes the United States, Czechia, Germany, Switzerland and Austria, while Group B features Canada, Denmark, Finland, Japan and Sweden.
Group A – 2026 Women’s World Championship Rosters
Group A features five national teams competing in the preliminary round. The United States and Czechia are among the leading teams in this group, alongside Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
Group B – 2026 Women’s World Championship Rosters
Group B includes Canada, Denmark, Finland, Japan and Sweden. These teams will compete for preliminary-round points and qualification for the next stage of the championship.
How to View the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship Rosters
Fans can use the roster links above to access individual national team pages. These pages provide team-specific roster information and related tournament statistics.
The roster directory makes it easier to find the players representing each country during the 2026 Women’s World Championship.
2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship Tournament Information
The 2026 championship takes place in Denmark, with games hosted in Herning and Esbjerg.
- Tournament: 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship
- Dates: November 6–16, 2026
- Host Country: Denmark
- Host Cities: Herning and Esbjerg
- Participating Teams: 10
- Groups: Group A and Group B
- Organizer: International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many teams are competing in the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship?
Ten national teams are participating in the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship, divided into two groups of five teams each.
Which teams are in Group A?
Group A consists of Czechia, Germany, Switzerland, the United States and Austria.
Which teams are in Group B?
Group B consists of Canada, Denmark, Finland, Japan and Sweden.
Where can I find the 2026 Women’s World Championship rosters?
You can find individual team roster pages through the links provided in the Group A and Group B tables above.
When is the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship?
The tournament runs from November 6 through November 16, 2026, in Denmark.
Final Thoughts
The 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship features 10 national teams competing for international hockey’s top prize. Use the team directory above to find the individual rosters for all participating countries and follow their progress throughout the tournament.
