The 2026‑27 Women’s Euro Hockey Tour is set to open its season in August, marking the start of a tightly packed campaign that will culminate with the sport’s premier world‑championship event later in the year.
Swiss Opening and Early Match‑ups
The first leg of the tour will take place in Kloten, Switzerland, from 19 to 22 August. Czechia will open its campaign against Finland at 15:30 local time, while the host nation faces Sweden at 19:00 on the same day. A second round of fixtures on 21 August sees Sweden take on Czechia at 15:30, followed by a clash between Switzerland and Finland at 19:00, and a final group match on 22 August where Switzerland meets Czechia at 15:00.
After the Swiss leg, the itinerary moves north. Finland will host the next stage between 28 September and 4 October, before Sweden welcomes the competition from 28 October to 5 November. These back‑to‑back windows give teams a chance to fine‑tune tactics ahead of the decisive November fixtures.
World Championships in Denmark
The climax of the season arrives in Denmark, where the International Ice Hockey Federation will stage the Women’s World Championships in the towns of Herning and Esbjerg from 6 to 16 November. The tournament promises high‑stakes match‑ups and a showcase of the growing strength of the women’s game on the global stage.
In preparation for those finals, Hockey Canada and USA Hockey are expected to schedule a series of Rivalry Series games in September or October. Those exhibition contests will serve as a final rehearsal for both squads as they gear up for the November showdown.