Minnesota Sports and Events

? Group Play Packages ON SALE NOW! ?? Don’t miss your shot—secure your seats today → WorldJuniorsMN26.com ?? 16 epic, action-packed games, including:?? ? 10 preliminary round?? ? 2 quarterfinals?? ? 2 semifinals?? ?? 2 medal round games? ?? Group A (featuring Team USA ????) at Xcel Energy Center ?? Group B at 3M Arena at Mariucci Be there as the rising stars of hockey battle for gold! ????

?? The groups are set for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship! ???? ?? Group A: ???? ???? ???? ???? ?????? ?? Group B: ???? ???? ???? ???? ?????? The future of hockey will hit the ice in Minnesota from Dec. 26, 2025 – Jan. 5, 2026. Don’t miss your chance to witness the future of hockey from the best seats in the house! ?????? ?? Ticket packages on sale March 8 → WorldJuniorsMN26.com

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!?