Publication date: 11 Aug 2022
About the IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship
The IIHF Ice Hockey World Women’s Championship is conducted annually, except for the years when the Winter Olympics are held.
The tournament is divided into several divisions which include a top division as well as lower divisions where lower-level teams take part.
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2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship
The 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship will be one of the most important events in the world of sports. This tournament will bring together the best women’s teams who will compete for the title of world champions.
Where and when will it take place
The 2026 World Championship will be held in Canada, a country with rich hockey traditions. The exact dates of the tournament are still being clarified, but it is expected to take place in March or April. Canada has hosted such competitions many times before, and fans can expect the highest level of organization and atmosphere.
Favorites
- Canada: The hosts of the tournament are always among the main contenders for gold.
- USA: Team USA is Canada’s main rival and a perennial favorite at the championships.
- Finland: A team that regularly fights for medals and is capable of surprising the leaders.
- Czech Republic: A young and ambitious team that has shown progress in recent years.
History of the Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship
The first official tournament, featuring 8 teams, was held in 1990 in Ottawa, Canada. Games at the first official championship were played only in the top division. The Canadian national team won the championship for the first time in 1990 and remained in first place until 2004.
Results of the previous IIHF World Women’s Championships
| The year | Venue | Results/ Places |
| 2024 | Utica (USA) | 1- Canada
2 – USA 3- Finland |
| 2023 | Brampton (Canada) | 1- USA
2 – Canada 3- Czech Republic |
| 2022 | Herning, Frederikshavn (Denmark) | 1- Canada
2 – USA 3 –Czech Republic |
2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship
The next World Championship after 2026 is scheduled for 2027. The location has not yet been announced, but the tournament is expected to be held in one of the leading hockey countries.
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