Minnesota Sports and Events

Minnesota Sports and Events selects BeEvents, Street Factory Media, and One Simple Plan to transform the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Junior Champsionship's 50th anniversary into a uniquely Minnesota experience.

Today, we’re proud to join USA Hockey in celebrating Volunteer Day! Shoutout to our recent World Juniors On The Road volunteers—your passion and dedication are helping spread the excitement for the 2026 World Junior Championship coming to Minnesota! ????

The first annual Mayor’s Cup was one to remember ?? What better way to celebrate the 2026 World Junior Championship coming to Minnesota than with a special game in one of our host cities featuring local leaders and hockey legends!

Congratulations to our trailblazing leader on receiving the Milestone Award at the 2025 National Girls and Women in Sport Day-Minnesota celebration! This honor recognizes her unwavering dedication to advancing equity for girls and women in sports ??

A 3-peat in the state of hockey has a nice ring to it. John Vanbiesbrouck and Lou Nanne, two hockey legends, agree that Minnesota is the place to make it happen! Read the full article here:?

The Capital City is ready to host the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship! The countdown continues tomorrow at the Mayor's Cup, presented by TRIA with Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as honorary captains. ?? Join us at 12 p.m at TRIA Rink!

Join us at the Mayor’s Cup, presented by TRIA this weekend for an epic youth hockey game led by Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as honorary captains ???? ??? Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 ? 12 PM Game? ?? TRIA Rink ??? FREE entry

Preparation is well underway to making the 2026 World Junior Championship an unforgettable experience for fans, visitors, and our local community ??? Check out this Pioneer Press article for a sneak peak at what's in store!?

The puck has officially been passed, and MN is on deck ?? Next year, Minnesota will host the 50th anniversary of the iconic World Junior Championship! Now, the work begins as we gear up to make history and honor 5 decades of hockey tradition with an unforgettable celebration of hockey at the 2026 World Junior Championship ?? Thank you to all who participated in making the Great Minnesota Puck Pass a success with your video submissions! Check out all of the awesome video submissions at ?? https://woobox.com/vu3yux.

?TICKETS ON SALE NOW?The wait is over. All-session tickets to the 2026 World Junior Championship are on sale NOW!? All-session ticket packages include entry into all 29 tournament games, including the medal round, and offer priority seating. Don't miss your chance to get the best seats at the best price!? Get your tickets at: 2026.worldjunior.hockey.