The IIHF World Junior Championship 2027 schedule is set, and the puck drops on Boxing Day. The IIHF World Junior Championship 2027 is the world’s biggest under-20 hockey tournament, and it returns to Canada this winter. This page lists every game date, start time, group and venue, followed by what you need to know about Canada’s path, tickets and TV.
World Juniors 2027 at a Glance
The 2027 tournament runs from December 26, 2026, to January 5, 2027, with 10 teams playing in Edmonton and Red Deer. Rogers Place in Edmonton holds 18,500 and is the main venue, while the Marchant Crane Centrium in Red Deer holds 7,050. The tournament is branded “2027” even though the first week is played in December 2026. Wikipediaadrenalinmag
All start times in the tables below are in Mountain Time (GMT-7). Add two hours for Eastern Time, so a 12:00 start in Alberta is 2:00 PM ET.
Groups for the 2027 World Juniors
Group B, with host Canada, Czechia, Latvia, Norway and Switzerland, plays at Rogers Place. Group A, with Finland, Germany, Slovakia, Sweden and the United States, plays at the Centrium in Red Deer. dailyfaceoff
World Juniors 2027 Schedule: December 2026 (Preliminary Round)
The preliminary round runs from December 26 to 31, with four games on most days. Each team plays four games, and the top four teams in each group advance to the quarterfinals. The fifth-place teams from the two groups meet in a relegation game.
World Juniors 2027 Schedule: January 2027 (Playoffs and Medal Games)
The knockout stage starts on January 2 with the relegation game and four quarterfinals. The match-ups for these games are marked TBD because the IIHF sets them after the preliminary round ends. The semifinals are on January 4, and the bronze and gold medal games are on January 5. After January 2, the tournament moves entirely to Rogers Place. tsn
Canada’s World Juniors 2027 Schedule
Canada plays all four preliminary games at Rogers Place in Group B:
- Dec. 26: Canada vs. Switzerland (5:00 PM MT)
- Dec. 28: Canada vs. Latvia (5:00 PM MT)
- Dec. 29: Norway vs. Canada (5:00 PM MT)
- Dec. 31: Czechia vs. Canada (5:00 PM MT)
Canada won bronze at the 2026 tournament, its first medal since 2023. The home crowd will want a return to the gold-medal game. tsn
Defending Champions and Teams to Watch
Sweden won its third gold medal at the 2026 tournament with a 4-2 win over Czechia in the final. Sweden is now chasing its first back-to-back titles. The United States won gold in 2024 and 2025 but finished fifth in 2026, so Team USA will be looking to bounce back. Finland, Czechia and Switzerland are also dangerous in a short tournament. 2027 world junior championship schedule announced +2
World Juniors 2027 Tickets
Individual tickets went on sale on September 25, 2026, with prices starting at $40. Full-event packages at Rogers Place cover 16 games and have a higher price range, and eight-game packages are also offered. Demand is expected to be high, so check Hockey Canada’s official ticket page for what is still available. Avoid unofficial resellers where you can. dailyhivedailyhive
Where to Watch the World Juniors 2027
In Canada, the tournament is usually shown on TSN and RDS, with streaming on TSN.ca and the TSN app. In the U.S., NHL Network carried the 2026 tournament. The 2027 broadcast listings had not all been confirmed when I checked, so verify the channels closer to December 26. Check the schedule above for your local time before game day. documentarytube
FAQ
When does the 2027 World Junior Championship start?
It starts on Saturday, December 26, 2026, with four preliminary-round games.
Where is the 2027 World Junior Championship being held?
In Edmonton (Rogers Place) and Red Deer (Marchant Crane Centrium), Alberta, Canada.
When is the gold medal game?
Tuesday, January 5, 2027, at 7:30 PM MT at Rogers Place.
Who won the World Juniors last year?
Sweden won the 2026 title in Minnesota.